Ivica Pelivan

Laser acupuncture in the treatment of burning mouth syndrome: a pilot study

According to the definition of the International Headache Society, burning mouth syndrome (BMS) is an intraoral burning sensation for which no dental or medical cause could be identified.1 Recently, various authors suggested that acupuncture might be effective in patients with BMS.2–4 In ancient acupuncture texts, it was stated that ‘the Spleen opens in the mouth and the Heart in the tongue’, so the organs Spleen and Heart are traditionally involved in BMS. Spleen and Heart are also the organs that are most involved in depression, hence the traditional connection between BMS and depression, stress and anxiety.5 The aim of this study was to evaluate whether laser acupuncture was effective in patients with burning mouth syndrome, as no satisfactory treatments for this condition are available and patients with the condition may experience substantial disturbance to everyday life. The Ethical Committee of …

Plasma rich in growth factors in dentistry

Background Plasma rich in growth factors (PRGF) has wider use in many fields of dentistry due to its endogenous biocompatible regenerative potential i.e., their potential to stimulate and accelerate tissue healing and bone regeneration. Aims This review shows the increasing use of PRGF technology in various fields of dentistry. Methods In the last nine years PubMed has been searched in order to find out published articles upon PRGF in dentistry and 36 papers have been included. Results PRGF technology has many advantages with positive clinical and biological outcomes in tissue healing and bone regeneration. Conclusion In order to determine the most effective therapeutic value for patients, further research is required. Key