Periodontal Pocket

Known as: Pocket, Periodontal, Periodontal Pocket [Disease/Finding], Periodontal Pockets 
An abnormal extension of a gingival sulcus accompanied by the apical migration of the epithelial attachment and bone resorption.
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2012
Review
2012
The global burden of periodontal disease: towards integration with chronic disease prevention and control.
Chronic diseases are accelerating globally, advancing across all regions and pervading all socioeconomic classes. Unhealthy diet… (More)
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Highly Cited
2005
Highly Cited
2005
Real-time polymerase chain reaction quantification of human cytomegalovirus and Epstein-Barr virus in periodontal pockets and the adjacent gingiva of periodontitis lesions.
BACKGROUND Genomic sequences of human cytomegalovirus (HCMV) and Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), two herpesviruses, can frequently be… (More)
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2003
2003
Povidone-iodine as a periodontal pocket disinfectant.
OBJECTIVES AND BACKGROUND Povidone-iodine [polyvinylpyrrolidone-iodine complex (PVP-iodine)] might constitute a valuable adjunct… (More)
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2002
Highly Cited
2002
Association between periodontal pockets and elevated cholesterol and low density lipoprotein cholesterol levels.
BACKGROUND Periodontitis is associated with increased prevalence of cardiovascular morbidity and mortality; however, the nature… (More)
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2001
Highly Cited
2001
Periodontal infections contribute to elevated systemic C-reactive protein level.
BACKGROUND Periodontitis is a local inflammatory process mediating destruction of periodontal tissues triggered by bacterial… (More)
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2001
2001
Yeasts in periodontal pockets.
OBJECTIVES The presence of yeasts in periodontal pockets has been described in a few studies. The association between yeasts and… (More)
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2000
Highly Cited
2000
Herpesviruses in periodontal pocket and gingival tissue specimens.
Human cytomegalovirus (HCMV) and Epstein-Barr virus type 1 (EBV-1) are frequently detected in crevicular fluid of deep… (More)
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1998
Highly Cited
1998
Treatment of periodontal pockets with a diode laser.
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE The aim of this study is to examine the long-term effect of diode laser therapy on periodontal pockets… (More)
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1996
Highly Cited
1996
Detection of human viruses in periodontal pockets using polymerase chain reaction.
Even though viruses have been implicated in the etiology of several medical and dental disorders, little or no data are available… (More)
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1978
Highly Cited
1978
Attachment of Bacteroides melaninogenicus subsp. asaccharolyticus to oral surfaces and its possible role in colonization of the mouth and of periodontal pockets.
This investigation examined the ability of cells of Bacteroides melaninogenicus subsp. asaccharolyticus 381 to adhere to surfaces… (More)
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