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Low-Level Laser Effects On Orthodontic Tooth Movement Of Periodontally Compromised Patients, Enas H. Abd El-Aziz, Ahmed E. Salama, Osama S. El-Shall, Mohsena A. Abdarazikk
Low-Level Laser Effects On Orthodontic Tooth Movement Of Periodontally Compromised Patients, Enas H. Abd El-Aziz, Ahmed E. Salama, Osama S. El-Shall, Mohsena A. Abdarazikk
Al-Azhar Journal of Dentistry
Purpose: This study aimed to analyze the Low-Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) effect on periodontal parameters and the pain reduction during canine retraction in patients with compromised periodontium. Subjects and methods: Fourteen patients seeking orthodontic treatment, age ranging from 25-35 years old with compromised periodontium, were selected to participate in the present study. Patients were allocated randomly into two groups, Group I: control group. Group II: test group (LLL application). Bilateral extractions of the mandibular first premolars for all patients were done, then canine retraction was indicated. In laser group, application of LLLT was done on the mandibular anterior segment at …
Neutrophil Apoptosis And Inducible Nitric Oxide Synthase In Type Ii Diabetic Patients With Periodontitis, Romissaa A. Ismail, Naglaa S. Elkilani, Hamdy A. Nassar
Neutrophil Apoptosis And Inducible Nitric Oxide Synthase In Type Ii Diabetic Patients With Periodontitis, Romissaa A. Ismail, Naglaa S. Elkilani, Hamdy A. Nassar
Al-Azhar Journal of Dentistry
Purpose: The current study was to evaluate the glycemic status, inducible nitric oxide synthase, and spontaneous neutrophil apoptosis in tested groups which were divided in to four groups; group (1) healthy group, group (2) periodontitis; group (3) diabetic group and group (4) diabetic with periodontitis. Subjects and Methods: There were 40 patients in all, and they were separated into four groups based on their state of health; group (1) healthy, group (2): periodontitis, group (3) type 2 diabetic patients and group (4) diabetic patients with periodontitis. Periodontal parameters, glycemic condition assessment using HbA1c, evaluation of polymorphous neutrophil apoptotic activity using …