Background: Oral health behavior and attitudes of pregnant women in Lao PDR are rarely examined, yet should be considered when designing preventative or therapeutic studies to reduce burden of oral diseases we aimed to understand dental care-seeking behavior, as well as oral heat...
Acute apical abscess is an inflammatory condition of periradicular tissues that usually develops secondary to microbial infection of the root canal system. It may present with pain, tenderness, suppuration and swelling, and, in some cases, the infection may extend beyond the intr...
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Research Article10.9734/ajds/2026/v9i1358
Souksida Xaykhambanh, Chanthavisao Phunthanalay, Chanvilay Soukhaseam, Sombath Atsaphangthong, Soulideth Inthakone, Thiphavanh Vongxay, Patay Vongsathiane, Daovone Homboutsavong & Kamkeo Boupha·International Journal of Research and Reports in Dentistry·2026
Endo-periodontal lesions remain a challenging clinical entity due to the complex anatomical and pathological relationship between the pulp and the periodontium. Case reports highlighting sequential endodontic and periodontal management can help clinicians understand appropriate t...
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Research Article10.9734/ijrrd/2026/v9i1283
Souksida Xaykhambanh, Chanthavisao Phunthanalay, Amphayvanh Homsavath, Chanvilay Soukhaseam, Sonexai Kidoikhammouan, Sombath Atsaphangthong, Khamphouvy Chanbounmy, Soulideth Inthakone, Thiphavanh Vongxay, Alouna Vilaylack, Fongsamouth Douangnouvong, Moukdavanh Inthavong, Ounheuane Inthavong, Ketsaline Xayamoungkhun, Keopaseuth koundavan & Chanthida Phoxay·International Journal of Research and Reports in Dentistry·2025
The management of endo-perio lesions is complex, involving multiple factors from diagnosis to treatment. While some lesions can be managed by endodontic or periodontal therapy alone, others require an interdisciplinary approach with various treatment options. This case report exp...
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Research Article10.9734/ijrrd/2025/v8i2249
Objective: The study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of Azithromycin as an adjunct to non-surgical periodontal therapy. Methods: This is a cross-sectional descriptive study. The subjects were divided into two equal groups (Group study and Group control). At baseline, patients...
Souksida Xaykhambanh, Chanthavisao Phunthanalay, Amphayvanh Homsavath, Chanvilay Soukhaseam, Thiphavanh Vongxay, Sombath Atsaphangthong, Viraseng Rajpho, Sonexai Kidoikhammouan, Mick Soukavong, Soulideth Inthakone & Patay Vongsathien·International Journal of Research and Reports in Dentistry·2024
Background: Periodontal disease and endodontic problem is a major problem affecting human dentition, Early diagnosis and evaluation of the results of periodontal treatment is important for controlling the disease. Objective: To compare the efficacy of various treatment of period...
Aim: this study was to identify an oral health status, utilization of dental services, and impacts of oral health on daily living among pregnant and non-pregnant women in Lao PDR. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted, among 150 pregnant and 150 non-pregnant women age 15...