Breaking Down the Barrier: Understanding How Magnesium Deficiency Contributes to Periodontitis

2024-02-29T08:18:42+00:00

A common disturbing dental malaise which ultimately results in low quality of life is periodontitis, a chronic bacterial infections disease that is caused by the dental plaque biofilm. Both tissues and blood need enough magnesium, this is a natural and one of essential minerals that is highly abundant in the human body. Different diseases due to a magnesium deficiency can be formed. Results from clinical and nutritional data supported this hypothesis. However, The relationship between magnesium deficiency and periodontitis requires further research. This paper examines some possible ways in which these two are connected. This article focuses on presenting a valuable and resourceful material for those who are eager to acknowledge the role that magnesium level plays in periodontal disease as well as providing potential means to the creation of advanced and effective periodontitis prevention and treatment approaches.

Cleaning methods effects on the physical properties of denture resin: an in vivo study

2025-01-11T09:08:12+00:00

Objectives: This study aims to assess the impact of staining by various beverages, treatment with four cleaning methods, and determine the optimal cleaning approach on the physical properties of denture base resin.

Methods: A total of 200 square specimens (20 × 20 × 2 mm) of Lucitone Fas-Por + Self-curing dental base resin were fabricated following the manufacturer’s guidelines. After meticulous polishing, the specimens were divided into four groups (n = 50/group) and immersed in beverages (coffee, tea, red wine, and distilled water as control) for 14 hours. Subsequently, stained specimens were further categorized into five subgroups (n = 10/group). The treatment cycle was repeated 48 times to simulate 12 months of denture usage. Measurements of surface roughness, surface hardness, weight, thickness, and color were recorded at the baseline, 12th, 24th, 36th, and 48th cycles. The data were subjected to analysis using SPSS with the Repeated Measures General Linear Model.

Results: Significant differences in tested outcomes were observed among the groups. Changes in color, weight, thickness, and roughness were significant within groups over cycles. Notably, roughness and color exhibited significant alterations after the 48th cycle. Brushing following cleanser application proved significantly more efficient in stain removal compared to other methods. However, the subgroup employing ultrasonication after cleanser application demonstrated notably lower changes in surface roughness, weight, and thickness, coupled with higher surface hardness in coffee and tea-treated groups. Solely cleaning dentures with ultrasound showed significantly lower changes and higher surface hardness in red wine-treated groups.

Conclusions: This study recommends optimal denture base cleaning methods based on different stains. For coffee and tea stains, the application of ultrasonication after cleanser exhibits minimal impact on physical properties, offering superior efficiency in stain removal. Conversely, for red wine stains, cleaning dentures with ultrasound alone demonstrates fewer alterations in physical properties and more efficient stain removal effects.

BOHR International Journal of Current Research in Dentistry

Breaking Down the Barrier: Understanding How Magnesium Deficiency Contributes to Periodontitis

Cleaning methods effects on the physical properties of denture resin: an in vivo study