[Clinical and radiographic rationale for endodontic treatment of permanent teeth with periapical destruction]. / Kliniko-rentgenologicheskoe obosnovanie éndodonticheskogo lecheniia postoiannykh zubov s periapikal'noi destruktsiei.

In the course of the present study four endodontic treatment schemes were tested and the most effective scheme was determined through the use of calcium hydroxide-based paste being applied three times at an interval of 7-14 days with the subsequent long-term temporary obturation using calcium hydroxide with iodoform, ultrasonic activation of sodium hypochlorite in the root canal, hydrodynamic irrigation and a diode laser. During the entire treatment period, the most effective scheme has revealed a reduction in defect size by 2,57±0,17 (p>0,0001) as well as a 1,84 degree (p>0,0001) decrease in PAI score. Based on optical density data, it was concluded that the application of calcium hydroxide with iodoform in the treatment scheme leads to an 2,2-4,2% improvement in bone tissue regeneration in the periapical zone. The greatest and complete inhibition of microorganisms was determined in patients of the first and third experimental groups in which a diode laser was used. The use of a diode laser in endodontic dental treatment with periapical destruction, enhances antibacterial activity and contributes to the complete inhibition of pathogenic microflora in the root canals.

[Efficacy of probiotic application in the treatment and prevention of peri-implant mucositis]. / Éffektivnost' primeneniia probiotikov v lechenii i profilaktike perimukozitov.

The aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of probiotics in the treatment and prevention of peri-implant complications. Clinical, immunological and microbiological studies were conducted before, 1 and 6 months after the periodontal treatment in 42 patients (120 implants) with peri-implant mucositis. The use of probiotics in the treatment of peri-implant mucositis led to a significant and more pronounced improvement in oral health state in terms of an increased functional activity of the salivary glands, local immunity factors and microbiocenosis.

[Caries prevention with fluoridated and iodinated salt in school-aged children living in areas with fluoride and iodine deficiency]. / Rezul'taty profilaktiki kariesa zubov u detei shkol'nogo vozrasta ftorirovanno-iodirovannoi sol'iu pri biogeokhimicheskom defitsite ftorida i iodida.

The aim of the study was to evaluate the efficacy of dental caries prevention program with 3 years follow-up in children living in areas with fluoride and iodine deficiency. The study involved 625 school-aged children aged 6, 12 and 15 years receiving endogenous prevention with fluoridated and iodinated salt (300±50 mgF/kg and 40±10 mgI/kg). Enamel and dentine concentrations of CA, P, F and I were measured in 98 intact deciduous teeth by X-ray microanalysis before and after prevention program. Enamel and dentin microhardness was assessed in the same 98 teeth by Vickers Hardness Test. Obtained reduction of DMFT growth, positive changes of mineral composition and dental hard tissues microhardness prove high clinical efficacy of applied prevention program.