Research Progress in Oral and Periodontal Surgery

A special issue of Medicina (ISSN 1648-9144). This special issue belongs to the section "Dentistry and Oral Health".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 January 2026 | Viewed by 691

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Discipline of Periodontics, Dental School, University of Western Australia, Perth, WA, Australia
Interests: periodontology; bone regeneration; oral diseases; esthetic dentistry; clinical dentistry; dental implantology; oral implantology; laser in dentistry; dentistry; implant dentistry

Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

Background and history of this topic: Oral and periodontal surgery treats diseases, injuries, and defects in the oral cavity and supporting structures. Research in this field enhances surgical methods and patient outcomes, influencing quality of life. Innovations yield effective treatments, reduce recovery times, and increase patient satisfaction.

Aim and scope of the Special Issue: This Special Issue compiles high-quality articles exploring recent advances in oral and periodontal surgery.

Cutting-edge research: By presenting cutting-edge dental medicine research, it provides insights into current trends. The focus includes surgical techniques, microsurgical techniques in periodontal therapy, regenerative therapies, diagnostics, soft tissue grafting, implants and interdisciplinary approaches that enhance patient outcomes. The Special Issue aligns with the journal's scope by addressing medical practice components, particularly systemic disease prevention and surgical innovation, while highlighting implications for overall health.

Types of Invited Papers:

  • Original research articles;
  • Systematic reviews and meta-analyses;
  • Clinical case series and clinical trials;
  • Technology or methods papers related to surgical innovation;
  • Translational research studies;

Dr. Pradeep Koppolu
Guest Editor

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Keywords

  • implants
  • biomarkers
  • mucogingival procedures
  • regeneration
  • lasers

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Does Periodontal Bone Loss Play a Significant Role in Schneiderian Membrane Thickening? A Cone-Beam Computed Tomography Evaluation
by Ebru Sarıbaş, Müzeyyen Kandemir and Mehmet Cudi Tuncer
Medicina 2025, 61(9), 1529; https://doi.org/10.3390/medicina61091529 - 26 Aug 2025
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Background and Objectives: Thickening of the maxillary sinus mucosa is commonly detected in asymptomatic individuals through various radiographic techniques. This study aimed to evaluate the maxillary sinus mucosal thickness (MT), also known as Schneiderian membrane thickness, in patients with periodontal bone loss (PBL) [...] Read more.
Background and Objectives: Thickening of the maxillary sinus mucosa is commonly detected in asymptomatic individuals through various radiographic techniques. This study aimed to evaluate the maxillary sinus mucosal thickness (MT), also known as Schneiderian membrane thickness, in patients with periodontal bone loss (PBL) using cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT). Material and Methods: In this retrospective study, CBCT images from 315 patients who presented to the Department of Periodontology, Faculty of Dentistry, Dicle University, between January 2023 and January 2025 for various indications were evaluated. PBL, the presence or absence of mucosal thickening at the maxillary sinus floor, age, and gender were recorded. Statistical analyses were conducted to assess the relationships between age, gender, PBL, and MT. Results: A significant association was observed between PBL and MT. Sinus mucosal thickening was notably more prominent in individuals with advanced bone loss. Gender had no statistically significant effect on MT. A moderate, positive, and statistically significant correlation was found between age and MT. Conclusions: This study demonstrates that PBL exerts a significant and measurable impact on MT. Compared to conventional diagnostic methods, CBCT provides superior diagnostic accuracy for detecting periodontal bone defects and evaluating the soft tissue morphology at the base of the maxillary sinus. Full article
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