Introduction: Antiresorptives are used in patients with osteoporosis and malignant tumors to inhibit resorption processes in the bone. Antiresorptive-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (ARONJ) is an adverse drug reaction and is associated with a considerable impairment of quality of life. Therefore,...

Introduction: The Marfan syndrome is a rare connective tissue disorder with autosomal dominant inheritance. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the caries experience in children and adolescents with Marfan syndrome. Materials and Methods: 31 children with Marfan syndrome (Marfan group; mean...

Introduction: Aim of the present study was to assess if potent mesenchymal stem cells reside in the granulation tissue of intra-bony periodontal defects (IPD). The regeneration of IPD requires formation of new blood vessels and nerve fibers to ensure the neurovascular supply of the regenerated...

Introduction: Regeneration of intra-bony periodontal defects should be supported by formation of new blood vessels and nerve fibres to ensure nutrition and innervation of the newly formed tissues. Aim of the present study was to evaluate the neurovascular properties of human stem cells derived from...

Einführung: Das Indikationsspektrum zahnärztlicher Implantate wurde in den letzten Jahren stetig erweitert. Daraus resultieren steigende Patientenzahlen mit Implantat-getragenen Restaurationen und in der Folge auch steigende Implantat-assoziierte Komplikationen. Periimplantäre Entzündungen stellen...

Introduction: In recent years, the indication for the placement of dental implants has expanded consistently. Therefore, more and more patients are treated with implant supported restorations resulting in increasing implant associated complications. Inflammatory peri-implant diseases represent the most...