ReviewDentistry journal2022
Calculus as a Risk Factor for Periodontal Disease: Narrative Review on Treatment Indications When the Response to Scaling and Root Planing Is Inadequate.
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- The subgingival microbiome in periodontitis: from ecological dysbiosis and metabolic reprogramming to precision interventions.Frontiers in microbiology · 2026Review
- Oral Hygiene Status, Tooth Loss, and Periodontal Disease Severity in Mexican Adults: A Cross-Sectional Study.International journal of dentistry · 2026Article
- Prevalence and socio-behavioural determinants of periodontal disease among adolescents in the northern West bank: a cross-sectional study.BMC oral health · 2025Article
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- The Reevaluation of Subgingival Calculus: A Narrative Review.Dentistry journal · 2025Review
- Periodontal Diagnosis in a Young Patient with an Unusual Presentation of Dental Calculus.Journal of pharmacy & bioallied sciences · 2024Article
- A Journey into the Evolution of Human Host-Oral Microbiome Relationship through Ancient Dental Calculus: A Scoping Review.Microorganisms · 2024Article
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- Efficacy and inflammatory responses of root canal therapy plus periodontal non-surgical treatment for periodontal-endodontic combined dental lesions.American journal of translational research · 2024Article
- Development of subgingival calculus detector utilizing optical fiber: Verification of its potential for clinical application.PloS one · 2024Article
- Efficacy of omega-3 fatty acids supplementation as an adjunct to nonsurgical periodontal therapy in periodontitis: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.Revista cientifica odontologica (Universidad Cientifica del Sur)Review
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Abstract
backgroundBased on the 2018 classification of periodontal disease, a series of articles have been published describing the decision points of periodontal therapy and how the findings collected at those decision points can be used as guidelines for periodontal therapy. The articles are reviewed with a focus on the finding of inadequate calculus removal at the decision points and how that finding impacts treatment outcomes.
methodsA narrative review of the literature discussing the influence of calculus on inflammation was performed and the effects of inadequate removal of calculus during periodontal therapy were analyzed in light of the 2018 classification of periodontal disease, the decision points of periodontal therapy, and the guidelines of periodontal therapy.
resultsThe published literature supports that calculus is a major risk factor for periodontal inflammation. Recent studies indicate that the pathologic risk of calculus goes beyond the retention of biofilm and may represent a different pathophysiologic pathway for periodontal disease separate from the direct action of biofilm. The inadequate removal of calculus is a factor in the failure of periodontal therapy.
conclusionsThe inadequate removal of calculus plays an important role in the frequent failure of non-surgical periodontal therapy to eliminate inflammation.
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