Browsing Department of Clinical Dentistry by Author "Leknes, Knut Norvald"
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A 12-month randomized controlled trial evaluating erythritol air-polishing versus curette/ultrasonic debridement of mandibular furcations in supportive periodontal therapy
Ulvik, Ingvild Marie; Sæthre, Terje; Bunæs, Dagmar Fosså; Lie, Stein Atle; Enersen, Morten; Leknes, Knut Norvald (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2021)Background Due to complex morphology and limited access, the cleaning of the furcation area is extremely challenging. Therefore, novel therapeutic approaches need to be tested to potentially overcome debridement limitations. ... -
Complication following frenectomy: A case report
Sæthre, Terje; Berg, Einar; Bunæs, Dagmar Fosså; Leknes, Knut Norvald (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2021)When performing a frenectomy in patients with an increased risk of exposing bone dehiscence, it is essential that the distance between the incisions is not too wide and that they are mainly made in the movable mucosa to ... -
The efcacy of systemic antibiotics as an adjunct to surgical treatment of peri-implantitis: a systematic review
Øen, Malene; Leknes, Knut Norvald; Lund, Bodil Kristina; Bunæs, Dagmar Fosså (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2021)Background Microbial biofilm accumulation is the main cause of peri-implantitis. The majority of surgical peri-implantitis treatment protocols suggests adjunctive use of systemic antibiotics to target specific putative ... -
Periodontal referral patterns in Norway: 2003 versus 2018
Lind, Kristian Hamill; Bunæs, Dagmar Fosså; Lie, Stein Atle; Leknes, Knut Norvald (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2022)Objectives Changes in periodontal referral patterns over time have been reported from the United States and Australia. To date, comparable studies have not been published from Europe. The objectives of the present study ... -
Periodontitis in obese adults with and without metabolic syndrome: a cross-sectional study
Nilsen, Astrid; Thorsnes, Anette; Lie, Stein Atle; Methlie, Paal; Bunæs, Dagmar Fosså; Reinholtsen, Karen Knudsen; Leknes, Knut Norvald (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2023)Background Epidemiological studies support an association between obesity, metabolic syndrome (MetS), and periodontitis. Still, understanding of the effects of low-grade inflammation in obese subjects on periodontitis and ...