March 2010

Clinical
Trisha E. O’Hehir, RDH, BS, Editorial Director, Hygienetown
Battling Bacterial Biofilm and Inflammation – Latest Research
Extras
Trisha E. O’Hehir, RDH, BS, Hygienetown Editorial Director
Is Gingival Bleeding Serious?
Message Boards
This case of rapidly progressive periodontitis is seen in a woman in her early 30s. Looks like the second bicuspid is attacking the first bicuspid.
Research
• Bad breath might inhibit bone regeneration
• Grape seed extract might protect against collagen breakdown
• Biofilm formation around implants
• Does instrument choice matter on implants?
• Sex hormones increase bleeding on probing
• Photodynamic therapy is useful adjunct

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