Background: Persistent apical periodontitis after root canal treatment and previous periradicular surgery can present complex clinical challenges, particularly when pathological and occlusal factors coexist. Case Presentation: A 23-year-old woman attended with severe mandibular a...
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Research Article10.9734/ijrrd/2026/v9i2360
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
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
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