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Abstract Background Cervicovaginal microbiota dysbiosis has been implicated in the progression of cervical cancer. Recent studies have reported an increased abundance of Porphyromonas species in the vaginal microbiota of...

Periodontitis is an inflammatory disease of the periodontal tissues primarily caused by Porphyromonas gingivalis (P. gingivalis). In recent years, probiotics have been proposed as a potential bacteriotherapeutic approach...

In cases of pulp necrosis, infection products can spread into the periapical tissues, triggering an inflammatory response that stimulates the proliferation of the epithelial cell rests of Malassez. As the epithelial mass...

A gummy smile, or excessive gingival display (EGD), is a clinical condition in which more than 3–4 mm of gingiva is visible during smiling. This condition often raises aesthetic concerns and may negatively affect self-...

Langerhans cell histiocytosis (LCH) is a rare group of diseases that primarily affects children but can also occur in adults, presenting with diverse clinical and radiological manifestations. LCH involves the skull in ap...

Epulis is a gingival hyperplasia that originates from the connective tissue of the periodontal membrane, caused by chronic irritation. Fibrous epulis presents clinically with or without a stalk; has a pale color, a resil...

Periodontal dressings can contribute to plaque accumulation, which in turn may cause inflammation, irritation of healing tissues, bacteremia, and difficulties in eating. Advances in knowledge and technology have improved...