Cellular senescence is increasingly recognised as an important biological process associated with ageing-related tissue dysfunction. In periodontal tissues, senescence may contribute to impaired cellular turnover, reduced regenerative capacity, chronic inflammation, and increased...
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Research Article10.9734/ijrrd/2026/v9i2315
Introduction: Non-surgical periodontal therapy (NSPT) remains the cornerstone in the management of periodontitis; however, complete elimination of subgingival pathogens through mechanical debridement alone is often limited. Local drug delivery systems combined with biologically a...
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Research Article10.9734/ajds/2026/v9i1317
Periodontitis is a chronic, microbially initiated inflammatory disease that destroys the tooth-supporting apparatus and remains one of the most prevalent non-communicable conditions worldwide. Despite advances in mechanical and antimicrobial therapy, disease recurrence and progre...
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Research Article10.9734/ijrrd/2026/v9i2325
Ankyloglossia in adults, presenting as anterior or posterior variants, can significantly restrict tongue mobility and compromise speech, oral hygiene, and overall function. This case series evaluates the effectiveness of laser-assisted management of anterior and posterior ankylog...
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Research Article10.9734/ijrrd/2026/v9i1303
M. M. Dayakar, G. Prakash Pai, L.S. Shilpa, B. Swasthik Kalluraya, Surabhi S Gowda, G. Jaswanth Sanam & K. Anuswara·Asian Journal of Dental Sciences·2026
Magnetodynamic instrumentation, marketed principally as the magnetic mallet, has been proposed as a minimally traumatic alternative to rotary drilling and to the manual osteotome-and-hammer technique in implant site preparation, transcrestal sinus floor elevation, alveolar ridge...
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Research Article10.9734/ajds/2026/v9i1375