Periodontal and Peri-Implant Diseases: Etiopathogenesis and Management 2023

Dear Colleagues,

It is my sincere pleasure to invite you to submit your valuable manuscripts to the forthcoming Special Issue of Dentistry, titled “Periodontal and Peri-Implant Diseases: Etiopathogenesis and Management 2023”. It is well-known that the accumulation of bacterial biofilm is primarily associated with the etiopathogenesis of periodontal (periodontitis) and peri-implant diseases (peri-implant mucositis and peri-implantitis). Poor routine oral hygiene maintenance is the most common risk factor of periodontal and peri-implant diseases; however, habits such as tobacco smoking, use of electronic nicotine delivery systems, and chewing smokeless tobacco products have been linked with the etiopathogenesis of periodontal and peri-implant diseases. From a systemic perspective, diseases such as acquired immune deficiency syndrome, poorly controlled diabetes mellitus, and cardiovascular diseases may contribute towards the development and/or progression of periodontal and peri-implant diseases. 

Conventionally, the mechanical curettage of supra- and sub-gingival teeth (or scaling and root planing (SRP)) and implant surfaces is performed for the management of peri-implant diseases. However, adjunct therapies such as antibiotic and probiotic therapy, photobiomodulation, and photodynamic therapy have been reported to augment the overall anti-inflammatory effect of SRP and mechanical debridement, which are traditionally performed for the management of periodontal and peri-implant diseases, respectively. Irrespective of the types of therapeutic regimens adopted for the management of periodontal and peri-implant diseases, patient education with particular emphasis on routine oral hygiene maintenance, routine visits to oral healthcare providers and the beneficial effects of systemic health status should not be overlooked.

Topics of interest for this Special Issue include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Contribution of proinflammatory cytokines towards the etiopathogenesis of periodontal and peri-implant diseases;
• Role of anti-inflammatory proteins towards the progression of periodontal and peri-implant diseases;
• Role of herbal medications in the management of periodontal and peri-implant diseases;
• Role of essential-oil-based formulations in the management of periodontal and peri-implant diseases;
• Alveolar bone grafting around periodontal and peri-implant defects;
• Role of viruses and fungi in the etiopathogenesis of periodontal and peri-implant diseases;
• Growth factors in periodontology and implant dentistry;
• Impact of patient education in relation to the long-term success of periodontal and peri-implant treatments.

The Editorial Board invites authors to submit their research proposals (basic science and clinical) and will be pleased to consider the proposed topics after discussion with the other board members.

The Editorial Board is looking forward to receiving your valuable research works. 

Dr. Fawad Javed
Guest Editor

Manuscript Submission Information

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• periodontitis
• peri-implant diseases
• etiopathogenesis
• treatment