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Liaw A, Liu C, Bartold M, Ivanovski S, Han P. Effect of non-surgical periodontal therapy on salivary histone deacetylases expression: A prospective clinical study. J Clin Periodontol 2024; 51:926-935. [PMID: 38468415 DOI: 10.1111/jcpe.13973] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/09/2023] [Revised: 01/31/2024] [Accepted: 02/26/2024] [Indexed: 03/13/2024]
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AIM To evaluate the effect of non-surgical periodontal therapy (NSPT) on salivary histone deacetylases (HDACs) gene expression in patients with Stage III-IV periodontitis at baseline and at 3 and 6 months post NSPT treatment. MATERIALS AND METHODS Twenty patients completed the study. Periodontitis (as well as the corresponding staging and grading) was diagnosed according to the 2017 World Workshop Classification. Clinical measures were recorded and whole unstimulated saliva was collected at baseline and at 3 and 6 months after NSPT. The expression of 11 HDACs was determined using reverse-transcription PCR, and the respective changes over time were evaluated. RESULTS Six months after NSPT, significant improvements in all clinical periodontal parameters were observed, concomitant with significant up-regulation of HDAC2, 4, 6, 8, 9 and 11 expressions. Subgroup analyses of non-responders and responders revealed no significant differences in HDACs mRNA expression between groups at any time point. CONCLUSIONS This prospective clinical study identified longitudinal changes in salivary HDACs expression in response to NSPT, which provides new insights into the epigenetic mechanisms underlying the pathobiology of periodontitis and creates avenues for the discovery of novel biomarkers.
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- Andrew Liaw
- School of Dentistry, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia
- School of Dentistry, Center for Orofacial Regeneration, Rehabilitation and Reconstruction (COR3), The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia
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- School of Dentistry, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia
- School of Dentistry, Center for Orofacial Regeneration, Rehabilitation and Reconstruction (COR3), The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia
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- School of Dentistry, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia
- School of Dentistry, Center for Orofacial Regeneration, Rehabilitation and Reconstruction (COR3), The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia
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- School of Dentistry, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia
- School of Dentistry, Center for Orofacial Regeneration, Rehabilitation and Reconstruction (COR3), The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia
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- School of Dentistry, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia
- School of Dentistry, Center for Orofacial Regeneration, Rehabilitation and Reconstruction (COR3), The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia
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Pitchika V, Büttner M, Schwendicke F. Artificial intelligence and personalized diagnostics in periodontology: A narrative review. Periodontol 2000 2024. [PMID: 38927004 DOI: 10.1111/prd.12586] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/06/2024] [Revised: 04/29/2024] [Accepted: 06/07/2024] [Indexed: 06/28/2024]
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Periodontal diseases pose a significant global health burden, requiring early detection and personalized treatment approaches. Traditional diagnostic approaches in periodontology often rely on a "one size fits all" approach, which may overlook the unique variations in disease progression and response to treatment among individuals. This narrative review explores the role of artificial intelligence (AI) and personalized diagnostics in periodontology, emphasizing the potential for tailored diagnostic strategies to enhance precision medicine in periodontal care. The review begins by elucidating the limitations of conventional diagnostic techniques. Subsequently, it delves into the application of AI models in analyzing diverse data sets, such as clinical records, imaging, and molecular information, and its role in periodontal training. Furthermore, the review also discusses the role of research community and policymakers in integrating personalized diagnostics in periodontal care. Challenges and ethical considerations associated with adopting AI-based personalized diagnostic tools are also explored, emphasizing the need for transparent algorithms, data safety and privacy, ongoing multidisciplinary collaboration, and patient involvement. In conclusion, this narrative review underscores the transformative potential of AI in advancing periodontal diagnostics toward a personalized paradigm, and their integration into clinical practice holds the promise of ushering in a new era of precision medicine for periodontal care.
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- Vinay Pitchika
- Department of Conservative Dentistry and Periodontology, LMU University Hospital, LMU Munich, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Oral Diagnostics, Digital Health and Health Services Research, Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Berlin, Germany
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- Department of Conservative Dentistry and Periodontology, LMU University Hospital, LMU Munich, Munich, Germany
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Hong W. Advances and Opportunities of Mobile Health in the Postpandemic Era: Smartphonization of Wearable Devices and Wearable Deviceization of Smartphones. JMIR Mhealth Uhealth 2024; 12:e48803. [PMID: 38252596 PMCID: PMC10823426 DOI: 10.2196/48803] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/07/2023] [Revised: 11/08/2023] [Accepted: 12/20/2023] [Indexed: 01/24/2024] Open
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Mobile health (mHealth) with continuous real-time monitoring is leading the era of digital medical convergence. Wearable devices and smartphones optimized as personalized health management platforms enable disease prediction, prevention, diagnosis, and even treatment. Ubiquitous and accessible medical services offered through mHealth strengthen universal health coverage to facilitate service use without discrimination. This viewpoint investigates the latest trends in mHealth technology, which are comprehensive in terms of form factors and detection targets according to body attachment location and type. Insights and breakthroughs from the perspective of mHealth sensing through a new form factor and sensor-integrated display overcome the problems of existing mHealth by proposing a solution of smartphonization of wearable devices and the wearable deviceization of smartphones. This approach maximizes the infinite potential of stagnant mHealth technology and will present a new milestone leading to the popularization of mHealth. In the postpandemic era, innovative mHealth solutions through the smartphonization of wearable devices and the wearable deviceization of smartphones could become the standard for a new paradigm in the field of digital medicine.
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- Wonki Hong
- Department of Digital Healthcare, Daejeon University, Daejeon, Republic of Korea
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Chew RJJ, Goh CE, Sriram G, Preshaw PM, Tan KS. Microbial biomarkers as a predictor of periodontal treatment response: A systematic review. J Periodontal Res 2023; 58:1113-1127. [PMID: 37724467 DOI: 10.1111/jre.13188] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/03/2023] [Revised: 06/30/2023] [Accepted: 09/05/2023] [Indexed: 09/20/2023]
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To evaluate the prognostic accuracy of microbial biomarkers and their associations with the response to active periodontal treatment (APT) and supportive periodontal therapy (SPT). Microbial dysbiosis plays a crucial role in the disease processes of periodontitis. Biomarkers based on microbial composition may offer additional prognostic value, supplementing the limitations of current clinical parameters. While these microbial biomarkers have been clinically evaluated, there is a lack of consensus regarding their prognostic accuracy. A structured search strategy was applied to MEDLINE (PubMed), Cochrane Library, and Embase on 1/11/2022 to identify relevant publications. Prospective clinical studies involving either APT or SPT, with at least 3-month follow-up were included. There were no restrictions on the type of microbial compositional analysis. 1918 unique records were retrieved, and 13 studies (comprising 943 adult patients) were included. Heterogeneity of the studies precluded a meta-analysis, and none of the included studies had performed the sequence analysis of the periodontal microbiome. Seven and six studies reported on response to APT and SPT, respectively. The prognostic accuracy of the microbial biomarkers for APT and SPT was examined in only two and four studies, respectively. Microbial biomarkers had limited predictive accuracy for APT and inconsistent associations for different species across studies. For SPT, elevated abundance of periodontal pathogens at the start of SPT was predictive of subsequent periodontal progression. Similarly, persistent high pathogen loads were consistently associated with progressive periodontitis, defined as an increased pocket probing depth or clinical attachment loss. While there was insufficient evidence to support the clinical use of microbial biomarkers as prognostic tools for active periodontal treatment outcomes, biomarkers that quantify periodontal pathogen loads may offer prognostic value for predicting progressive periodontitis in the subsequent supportive periodontal therapy phase. Additional research will be required to translate information regarding subgingival biofilm composition and phenotype into clinically relevant prognostic tools.
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- Ren Jie Jacob Chew
- Faculty of Dentistry, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
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- Faculty of Dentistry, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
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- Faculty of Dentistry, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
- Oral Care Health Innovations and Designs Singapore, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
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- Faculty of Dentistry, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
- Oral Care Health Innovations and Designs Singapore, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
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Raittio E, Baelum V. Justification for the 2017 periodontitis classification in the light of the Checklist for Modifying Disease Definitions: A narrative review. Community Dent Oral Epidemiol 2023; 51:1169-1179. [PMID: 36951361 DOI: 10.1111/cdoe.12856] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/21/2022] [Revised: 03/03/2023] [Accepted: 03/13/2023] [Indexed: 03/24/2023]
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Once a while, disease classifications have needed revision because new knowledge has accumulated, and new technologies and better treatments have emerged. Changes made to disease classifications should be trustworthy and openly justified. The periodontitis definition and classification system was changed in 2017 by the 'World Workshop on the Classification of Periodontal and Peri-Implant Diseases and Conditions'. The workshop, comprising clinicians and researchers, resulted in the production of a 23-article special issue that introduced the new definitions and classifications of periodontitis. In this narrative review, we critically review how the changes made to the periodontitis definition and classification were justified in the light of the Checklist for Modifying Disease Definitions. Under each of the eight items of the checklist, we have discussed how the item was or could have been considered in the light of the checklist and its guidance. In our view, the new definition and classification of periodontitis was presented in an understandable way, even though the changes from the previous definition were not made visible. However, the issues of (1) estimated changes in prevalence or incidence, (2) triggers for the change, (3) prognostic ability, (4) repeatability or reproducibility, (5) incremental benefits, (6) incremental harms or (7) net benefits and harms related to the introduction of new classification were not considered in the way suggested in the checklist. Thereby, a balanced assessment of potential benefits and harms associated with the new periodontitis classification system was not presented, and to a large extent it remains unknown if the use of the new classification system will provide more net benefits to patients and to the community than previous systems. It is our view that patients and societies deserve transparent and balanced assessments of the potential benefits and harms associated with the periodontitis classification. Importantly, these should reflect the values and preferences also of the patients and the wider community and consider the impact on resource usage.
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- Eero Raittio
- Department of Dentistry and Oral Health, Aarhus University, Aarhus, Denmark
- Institute of Dentistry, University of Eastern Finland, Kuopio, Finland
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- Department of Dentistry and Oral Health, Aarhus University, Aarhus, Denmark
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Zhang Y, Liao B, Lei R. A leap of faith: building the trust in human biobanks. Front Genet 2023; 14:1261623. [PMID: 37928244 PMCID: PMC10621791 DOI: 10.3389/fgene.2023.1261623] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/19/2023] [Accepted: 10/06/2023] [Indexed: 11/07/2023] Open
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Background: Human biobanks are an essential resource for contemporary medical research, crucial in treating and preventing human diseases and improving health. Public trust in human biobanks is a vital social prerequisite for their continued operation and related research. Methods: Drawing on the "leap of faith" theory proposed by Georg Simmel and Guido Möllering, this paper first examines the relationship between public trust and human biobanks and the process through which such trust is established. Subsequently, based on the results of this analysis, targeted policy recommendations are put forward to consolidate or enhance public trust in human biobanks. Results: Public trust in human biobanks stems from certain "good reasons," through which uncertainty and vulnerability are "suspended" by faith, leading to a leap toward the "land of expectations." In this progress, the critical factors in building and enhancing public trust in human biobanks are the public's propensity to trust, the inherent trustworthiness of human biobanks, and the security and interactivity of the trust environment. Conclusion: Public trust in human biobanks cannot be determined by any universal formula, as it is influenced by many factors, including intangible elements such as faith that defy empirical understanding. Nonetheless, public trust in human biobanks can be enhanced through measures such as fostering the public's propensity to trust, enhancing the inherent trustworthiness of human biobanks, establishing structural safeguards for the trust environment through ethical norms, systems, and supervision, and promoting public participation.
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- Yi Zhang
- School of Philosophy, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
- The Institute of State Governance, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- School of Philosophy, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- School of Marxism, Center for Ethics and Governance of Science and Technology, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, China
- Center for Bioethics, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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Morgan M, Battikha K, Hanna S, Aggarwal R, Hekmat M, Wiafe S, Oyoyo U, Kwon SR. Assessing Adherence to Provider's Recommendations in Caries Risk Assessment and Management: A Retrospective Data Review. J Contemp Dent Pract 2023; 24:409-413. [PMID: 37534508 DOI: 10.5005/jp-journals-10024-3527] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/04/2023]
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AIM To evaluate the distribution of caries risk category of patients at a dental institution and determine adherence to providers' recommendations. MATERIALS AND METHODS A cross-sectional retrospective review of 1,235 patients records that included data collection on demographics, the sum of the number of decayed, missing due to caries, and filled teeth in the permanent teeth (DMFT), presence of frequent snacking, stimulated salivary flow rate, stimulated saliva pH, saliva buffering capacity, biofilm activity, caries risk category, anti-caries prescription accept/decline, and change in the caries risk category. Statistical analysis was carried out through Pearson's Chi-squared test and linear model ANOVA with a significance level of 0.05. RESULTS Pearson's Chi-squared test showed a statistically significant difference in frequency by risk category (p < 0.001) indicating that patients were skewed toward high and extreme caries risk. Linear model ANOVA showed that higher risk categories were associated with lower salivary flow rates (p = 0.010) and higher biofilm activity (p < 0.001). About, 1 out of 3 patients were reported to have frequent snacking (N = 391, 32%). Frequent snacking patients were more likely to present with higher caries risk assessment (p < 0.001), younger age (p < 0.001), and female (p < 0.001). Despite recommendations from the dental student provider, only 27% accepted the anti-cavity prescriptions while 61% declined the recommendation. CONCLUSION Distribution of caries risk category is not evenly distributed, but rather skewed toward high and extreme caries risk levels. Despite the identified risks, there is low adherence to the recommendations provided by healthcare providers. The results underscore the necessity for targeted interventions and initiatives aimed at fostering behavioral changes to enhance oral health outcomes. CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE There is a high need for targeted interventions and initiatives that promote behavioral changes to enhance oral health outcomes.
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- Marina Morgan
- Loma Linda University School of Dentistry, Loma Linda, California, United States of America
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- Loma Linda University School of Dentistry, Loma Linda, California, United States of America
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- Loma Linda University School of Dentistry, Loma Linda, California, United States of America
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- Loma Linda University School of Dentistry, Loma Linda, California, United States of America
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- Loma Linda University School of Dentistry, Loma Linda, California, United States of America
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- Loma Linda University School of Public Health, Loma Linda, California, United States of America
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- Dental Education Services, Loma Linda University School of Dentistry, Loma Linda, California, United States of America
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- Division of General Dentistry, Loma Linda University School of Dentistry, Loma Linda, California, United States of America, Phone: 909 558 5118, e-mail:
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Bornstein MM. Artificial intelligence and personalised dental medicine - just a hype or true game changers? Br Dent J 2023; 234:755. [PMID: 37237207 DOI: 10.1038/s41415-023-5815-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/17/2023] [Accepted: 04/17/2023] [Indexed: 05/28/2023]
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- Michael M Bornstein
- Professor and Chair of the Department of Oral Health and Medicine; and Head of Research at the University Centre for Dental Medicine Basel (UZB), University of Basel, Switzerland.
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Personalized Oral and Dental Care. J Pers Med 2023; 13:jpm13010110. [PMID: 36675771 PMCID: PMC9863264 DOI: 10.3390/jpm13010110] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/03/2022] [Accepted: 12/05/2022] [Indexed: 01/06/2023] Open
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Recent advances in genomics, data analytics technologies, and biotechnology have been unprecedented, ushering in a new era of healthcare in which interventions are increasingly tailored to individual patients [...].
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Integrating P4 Medicine in Teledentistry and M-Health in Oral, Dental, and Periodontal Care. J Pers Med 2023; 13:jpm13010111. [PMID: 36675772 PMCID: PMC9864022 DOI: 10.3390/jpm13010111] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/03/2022] [Accepted: 12/09/2022] [Indexed: 01/06/2023] Open
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Given that dental practice is currently based on the "average" patient, providing therapeutic and rehabilitative interventions rather than preventive measures [...].
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Next-Generation Examination, Diagnosis, and Personalized Medicine in Periodontal Disease. J Pers Med 2022; 12:jpm12101743. [PMID: 36294882 PMCID: PMC9605396 DOI: 10.3390/jpm12101743] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/23/2022] [Revised: 10/13/2022] [Accepted: 10/14/2022] [Indexed: 01/10/2023] Open
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Periodontal disease, a major cause of tooth loss, is an infectious disease caused by bacteria with the additional aspect of being a noncommunicable disease closely related to lifestyle. Tissue destruction based on chronic inflammation is influenced by host and environmental factors. The treatment of periodontal disease varies according to the condition of each individual patient. Although guidelines provide standardized treatment, optimization is difficult because of the wide range of treatment options and variations in the ideas and skills of the treating practitioner. The new medical concepts of “precision medicine” and “personalized medicine” can provide more predictive treatment than conventional methods by stratifying patients in detail and prescribing treatment methods accordingly. This requires a new diagnostic system that integrates information on individual patient backgrounds (biomarkers, genetics, environment, and lifestyle) with conventional medical examination information. Currently, various biomarkers and other new examination indices are being investigated, and studies on periodontal disease-related genes and the complexity of oral bacteria are underway. This review discusses the possibilities and future challenges of precision periodontics and describes the new generation of laboratory methods and advanced periodontal disease treatment approaches as the basis for this new field.
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