Periodontology

Question 1

What are the following lipid mediators involved in?
Lipoxins
Resolvins
Protectins
Maresins

Answer 1

Lipoxins, resolvins, protectins and maresins are involved in the resolution of inflammation

Question 2

In Harvey et al. Effect of Frequency of Brushing Teeth on Plaque and Calculus
Accumulation, and Gingivitis in Dogs;

What was the reduction (in %) of mean mouth plaque score in the following groups compared to control dogs:

• Of those brushed daily
• Of those brushed every other day
• Of those brushed once a week

Answer 2

The mean mouth plaque score:

• of dogs whose teeth were brushed daily was 37 % lower than the mean mouth plaque score of control group dogs.
• of dogs whose teeth were brushed EOD was 25% lower than the mean mouth plaque score of control dogs.
• The mean plaque score in the dogs brushed weekly was 10 % lower than for the non-brushed control dogs

(And the mean plaque score in the dogs brushed EOW was 2 % higher than for the dogs in the control group)