Reviews of published findings on specific topics related to the etiology, pathogenesis and treatment of periodontal diseases...

AAP-Commissioned Reviews

Reviews of published findings on specific topics related to the etiology, pathogenesis and treatment of periodontal diseases.

Periodically, the Board of Trustees of the American Academy of Periodontology identifies the need for review of a specific topic and requests the Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Periodontology to commission such a review. The selected author is solely responsible for the content, and the manuscript is peer reviewed, like all other Journal articles. The Academy's Board of Trustees does not review or approve the manuscript prior to publication, and the content of the review should not be construed as AAP policy.

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Bone Augmentation Techniques (2007)
J Periodontol 2007;78:377-396.
Many different techniques exist for effective bone augmentation. The approach is largely dependent on the extent of the defect and specific procedures to be performed for the implant reconstruction. It is most appropriate to use an evidenced-based approach when a treatment plan is being developed for bone augmentation cases. Interview with the Authors AAP Members Only Page

Diabetes Mellitus and Periodontal Diseases (2006)
J Periodontol 2006;77:1289-1303.
This article provides a broad overview of the predominant findings from research published in English over the past 20 years as well as ‘‘classic’’ articles published prior to that time. The conclusion is that diabetes increases the risk of periodontal diseases, and biologically plausible mechanisms have been demonstrated in abundance. Less clear is the impact of periodontal diseases on glycemic control of diabetes and the mechanisms through which this occurs. Interview with the Authors AAP Members Only Page

Lasers in Periodontics (2006)
J Periodontol 2006;77:545-564.
Based on this review of the literature, the author, Dr. Charles Cobb, concludes there is a great need to develop an evidence-based approach to the use of lasers for the treatment of chronic periodontitis and insufficient evidence to suggest that any specific laser-based treatment is superior to the traditional modalities of therapy. Interview with the Author AAP Members Only Page

Temporary Anchorage Devices for Tooth Movement (2006)
Journal of Periodontology Online Publication Date: 9/1/06
TADs are immediately-loaded temporary anchorage devices, usually in the form of a miniscrew implant. They are placed to control tooth movement and provide absolute anchorage during orthodontic treatment, and they are removed when that treatment is completed. Periodontists' knowledge of soft and hard tissue anatomy and their ability to manage soft tissue position them well to collaborate with orthodontists in this multidisciplinary treatment. Interview with the Author AAP Members Only Page

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