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August 2019 in “Stem Cells and Development” Periodontal ligament stem cells show promise for regrowing tissues but require more research for safe, effective use.
January 2023 in “Annals of African Medicine” This case report discusses the treatment of aggressive periodontitis in a 24-year-old female patient with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). The patient exhibited symptoms such as hair loss, weakness, leg edema, and arthralgia. Diagnosed with SLE a year prior, she presented with generalized widening of spaces between her teeth. The treatment involved nonsurgical periodontal therapy, flap surgery, debridement, root conditioning with tetracycline, and the placement of bovine osseous xenograft in areas of angular bone loss. Follow-ups at 6 months and 8 years showed satisfactory clinical and radiographic outcomes, supporting the use of xenograft in treating aggressive periodontitis in patients with SLE.
May 2022 in “Acta scientific dental sciences” Platelet concentrates are useful for tissue repair in medicine and dentistry, with L-PRF showing promising results in various treatments.
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April 2018 in “Lasers in Surgery and Medicine” New treatments and technologies in laser medicine show promise for improving skin conditions, fat reduction, cancer treatment, wound healing, and hair restoration.
June 2011 in “CRC Press eBooks” Low-Level Laser Therapy can stimulate healing and cell function, potentially leading to wider medical use.