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  • The Journal of Clinical Dentistry*, Pro-ArginTM/MC Special Issue

    Pro-Argin<sup>TM/MC</sup> &mdash; a Breakthrough Technology Based Upon Arginine and Calcium &mdash; for the Everyday Relief of Dentin Hypersensitivity.
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  • Introducing Pro-Argin™, A Breakthrough Technology Based upon Arginine and Calcium Carbonate for In-Office Treatment of Dentin Hypersensitivity

    A Breakthrough Technology Based upon Arginine and Calcium Carbonate for In-Office Treatment of Dentin Hypersensitivity.
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  • Oral Inflammation And Cardiovascular Diseases

    Atherosclerosis, the thickening and hardening of arteries produced by a build-up of plaque, is the underlying cause of cardiovascular disease (CVD). It is essentially an inflammatory disease, whereby an initial lesion, in response to injury to the endothelium of elastic and muscular arterial tissue, leads to a complex chronic inflammatory process. There is accumulating evidence of a role for infectious agents in atherogenesis; by causing endothelial injury, they may, in part, trigger the inflammatory response. The levels of inflammatory mediators in the systemic circulation, such as C-reactive protein (CRP) and fibrinogen, are indicators of a general inflammatory response and atherosclerosis. This link between inflammation and atherosclerosis suggests that chronic infections, such as oral infections from periodontal disease, may predispose to cardiovascular disease. Significant similarities in the pathogenesis of atherosclerosis and periodontitis have suggested a common underlying biological mechanism for the two conditions. Based on this paradigm, several studies have investigated the relationship between periodontitis and cardiovascular disease.
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  • Oral Inflammation And Diabetes

    Diabetes mellitus is a chronic metabolic disorder affecting carbohydrate, fat and protein metabolism. It is characterized by hyperglycemia (i.e., elevation of blood glucose concentration) caused by the defective secretion of insulin (type I), or impaired insulin action due to tissue resistance (type II). While there is no known cure for diabetes, appropriate measures can be taken to control blood glucose levels and prevent both acute and chronic complications. Poor glycemic control in diabetic patients has several repercussions, including some on oral health. Patients with diabetes are prone to develop oral complications such as gingivitis and periodontal disease, fungal infections (oral candidiasis, lichen planus), dental caries, tooth loss, enlarged parotid glands, xerostomia, taste dysfunction, and burning mouth syndrome.
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  • Oral Inflammation And Osteoporosis

    Bone loss is a central, common feature of both periodontal disease and osteoporosis. Osteopenia, or low bone mineral density (BMD), results when bone metabolism becomes unbalanced, with bone resorption by osteoclast cells occurring at a faster rate than bone production by osteoblast cells.1A woman with a BMD 2.5 standard deviations below the mean peak density for young women has osteoporosis, according to the definition of the World Health Organization. Prevalence is higher in women than men and increases with age. About 35% of post-menopausal white women have osteoporosis of the hip, spine, or distal forearm; prevalence in Asian women is similar.
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  • Oral Inflammation And Respiratory Diseases

    Periodontal disease has been linked to an increased risk of respiratory diseases, such as pneumonia and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). This article briefly describes evidence for this association, and the mechanisms by which oral bacteria may promote colonization of the lungs by pathogens.
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  • Overview Of Oral Inflammation

    Over the last 25 years, the field of periodontology has witnessed remarkable changes in the understanding of disease processes and their relationship to the body as a whole. The focus on inflammation of the gingiva and periodontium, as important solely for disease of the oral cavity, has shifted to include significant associations with the health of other body systems.
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  • American Journal of Dentistry, Pro-ArginTM/MC Special Issue

    Introducing Pro-Argin<sup>TM/MC</sup>, a Breakthrough Technology Based upon Arginine and Calcium for In-Surgery Treatment of Dentin Hypersensitivity.
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  • Pro-Argin™ Technology Mode Of Action

    Learn how the Pro-Argin&trade; Technology behind Colgate* Sensitive Pro-Relief<sup>TM/MC</sup> desensitizing paste works.
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  • Periodontal Disease and Overall Health: A Clinician's Guide

    Periodontal disease is one of the most common diseases of man and is responsible for most of the tooth loss in adults. Periodontal disease has received considerable attention in the past several decades and a new understanding of the disease is emerging.
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  • Clinical Evaluation of the Efficacy of a Desensitizing Paste Containing 8% Arginine and Calcium Carbonate for the In-office Relief of Dentin Hypersensitivity Associated with Dental Prophylaxis

    Learn how Pro-Argin<sup>TM/MC</sup> Technology is clinically proven to work prior to a dental procedure.
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