Search for dissertations about: "Chronic periodontitis"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 46 swedish dissertations containing the words Chronic periodontitis.
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1. Periodontitis and coronary artery disease : Studies on the association between periodontitis and coronary artery disease
Abstract : Periodontitis and coronary artery disease (CAD) are highly prevalent in Sweden’s population; both diseases have complicated pathogeneses and clinical manifestations due to immune-system triggered inflammation. Research in recent years reported that inflammation is a significant active participant in many chronic diseases. READ MORE
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2. Development of novel tools for prevention and diagnosis of Porphyromonas gingivalis infection and periodontitis
Abstract : Periodontitis is a chronic inflammatory disease caused by exaggerated host immune responses to dysregulated microbiota in dental biofilms leading to degradation of tissues and alveolar bone loss. Porphyromonas gingivalis is a major periodontal pathogen and expresses several potent virulence factors. READ MORE
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3. The role of peridontitis and hepatocyte growth factor in systemic inflammation
Abstract : An essential goal in addressing inflammation is the return of tissue to homeostasis. Persistent infections often cause prolonged response and accumulation of immune cells, inducing imbalance in pro- and anti-inflammatory mediators, tissue destruction, and chronic inflammation. READ MORE
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4. Studies on Pellicle and Early Dental Plaque in Relation to Periodontal Conditions
Abstract : Background and Hypothesis: Bacterial receptors in dental pellicles may influence colonisation and subsequent plaque formation. Studies on such receptors in the dental pellicles and bacterial adherence have mostly been performed in vitro and focused on proteins of salivary origin. READ MORE
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5. On antimicrobial approaches to arrest and control chronic periodontitis
Abstract : The main objectives were to study the effect of frequently repeated supragingival plaque removal on the subgingival microbiota and periodontal pocket reduction and to analyze the adjunctive effect of different antimicrobial agents on the treatment of periodontal disease. Subjects with gingivitis or chronic periodontitis were included. READ MORE