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	<title>Dr. Patty Chou, Periodontist &#124; Sydney NSW Australia</title>
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	<description>Dr. Patty Chou is a Sydney based Periodontist specialising in the diagnosis, prevention and treatment of periodontal diseases, including grafting and dental implants.</description>
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		<title>If the eyes are the window to the soul, then the mouth is the window to the body&#8230;</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[More than 90% of all systemic diseases have some form of clinical presentation in the mouth (Academy of General Dentistry). Not only does the mouth play many important physiologic roles (digestion, respiration and speech), it also holds important clues to overall health issues. The mouth is one of the first places to show signs of [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Diabetes and periodontal (gum) disease</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 28 Sep 2010 06:04:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Diabetes and periodontal disease are chronic inflammatory conditions. Research suggests that there is a two-way relationship between these conditions: Periodontal disease is often considered as the sixth complication of diabetes mellitus (Löe, 1993). Evidence has shown that patients with diabetes mellitus (especially those with poor glycaemic control) are more likely to have periodontal disease than [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Brushing twice a day keeps heart disease away</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 22 Aug 2010 23:24:47 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Chronic infections of the tooth-supporting tissues (periodontal disease) can increase the risk of cardiovascular disease. Periodontal disease elevates the inflammatory status of the body and this increases the individual’s risk of cardiovascular disease, such as atherosclerosis. The recent Scottish Health Survey concluded that individuals with poor tooth brushing techniques have a raised level of inflammation [...]]]></description>
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		<title>The ultimate implant&#8230; the zygomatic implant.</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 03 Jul 2010 05:47:31 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[A zygomatic implant is a titanium implant that is much longer than a commonly used Dental Implant. Zygomatic implants are an alternative treatment option in patients with severely resorbed maxilla (upper jaw bone), without the need for grafting procedures. As the name implies, zygomatic implants engage the most posterior part of the maxilla, then the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Non-surgical Periodontal Case 1</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 06 Jun 2010 04:57:40 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Non-surgical periodontal case BeforeExcessive plaque and calculus build-up, gingival recession and grossly inflamed gingival tissue, characteristic of chronic periodontitis and gingivitis. AfterAfter the initial periodontal therapy, there has been a marked improvement in the health and contouring of the gingival tissue. The inflammation and swelling of the gingival tissue has resolved but a further appointment [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Periodontal Surgical Case 1</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 05 Jun 2010 05:03:13 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Periodontal surgical case 1 Before Excessively swollen gingival tissue, particularly around the upper teeth. AfterPeriodontal osseous surgery has been performed to remove the infected tissue and debride the tooth surface. The gingival tissue has been readapted to create a physiological tissue contour for better oral home care.]]></description>
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		<title>Root Resection Case</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 04 Jun 2010 05:05:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Surgical periodontal therapy – root resection case Before An extensive bony defect exists at the distal aspect of the lower first molar. This tooth still had a poor prognosis despite conventional periodontal and endodontic therapy. After A root resection procedure has been performed on the distal root of the lower first molar, allowing the tooth [...]]]></description>
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		<title>What is Periodontal Disease?</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 04 Jun 2010 01:07:03 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Periodontal diseases or gum diseases are a spectrum of chronic inflammatory conditions affecting the periodontium. Like other chronic diseases, periodontal diseases usually begin slowly, silently and painlessly. It may take many years before any symptoms are noticed, but some common symptoms include bleeding gums, red or swollen gums, receding gums, mobile tooth/teeth, drifting tooth/teeth and [...]]]></description>
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		<title>What are the Risk factors that contribute to Periodontal Disease?</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 03 Jun 2010 07:11:37 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Risk factors that contribute to Periodontal Disease are: Poor Oral Hygiene Smoking Genetics / Family History of Periodontal Disease Systemic Diseases Stress Crowded teeth Poorly fitting dentures, bridges, crowns or fillings Occlusal trauma Hormonal changes &#8211; pregnancy or premenstrual period. Certain medications &#8211; some calcium channel blockers, anticonvulsants and immunosuppressants]]></description>
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		<title>Periodontal Debridement</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 03 Jun 2010 05:16:47 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The purpose of periodontal debridement (scaling and root debridement) is to treat periodontal infections (periodontal disease) and halitosis (bad breath) by reducing the amount of pathological (harmful) bacteria in the mouth. In this procedure, the tooth surfaces (above the gum line) and root surfaces (below the gum line and in periodontal pockets) are cleaned thoroughly [...]]]></description>
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