Edward Sammut

Dr Sammut continues his periodontal column on dentinaltubules.com and discusses crown lengthening surgery

Dr Sammut discusses the classification of periodontal disease and how it fits in with diagnosis

The molar teeth present a bigger challenge for treatment in periodontitis, compared to single rooted teeth due to the fact that they have multiple roots and furcations. Management of furcations presents a challenge for the operator. This article discusses the options for treatment of furcations, and the benefits and limitation. Your experiences of furcation management are welcome in the comments section below.

Nutritional approaches to managing periodontal disease have been somewhat sidelined. New research suggests that nutritional intervention might be a useful method of improving our preventative and therapeutic approaches. In this article I summarise my recall from the BSP Spring Meeting.

If apically repositioned flap to you means no different to open flap debridement, then read on! This article explores the principal thoughts behind periodontal surgery to treat pockets.

In that population of cells which we collectively refer to as "white blood cells" the most humble worker is the neutrophil. While by no means complete, this should hopefully familiarise you a little with this fascinating cell. The Aim of this article is to develop a basic understanding of the neutrophi The Objectives - to understand the role of the neutrophil in periodontitis - to under the ways in which the neutrophil can cause damage - to provide a basic role of this immune call

In that population of cells which we collectively refer to as "white blood cells" the most humble worker is the neutrophil. While by no means complete, this should hopefully familiarise you a little with this fascinating cell.

Dr Edward Sammut provides a discussion on periodontology and occlusion. Verifiable CPD for only 1 token (£5)

For your occlusion and perio questions, I try to give some straighforward answers....

Can we believe everything we are told? No, of course not, and periodontal research is no exception! Here are some things to look out for...