Frontiers in Dentistry https://publish.kne-publishing.com/index.php/fid <p><strong><em>Frontiers in Dentistry (Formerly known as :Journal of Dentistry of Tehran University of Medical Sciences (JDT))</em></strong>&nbsp;is the first Iranian dental journal in English.&nbsp;<strong><em>FD</em></strong>&nbsp;is an Open Access,&nbsp;Peer-Reviewed bimonthly journal published by Dental Research Center (DRC) of Tehran University of Medical Sciences which is a dynamic, rapidly growing research center.</p> <p>The Journal aims to publish novel and high quality relevant information written by peers to researchers and readers involved in all fields of dentistry, oral health sciences and related&nbsp;<span dir="LTR">interdisciplinaries,&nbsp;</span>strives to keep pace with the rapid growth of publications, and move on to the edge of knowledge in this field.</p> <p><strong data-stringify-type="bold">All the manuscripts should be submitted through the Journal Primary Website at <a href="https://fid.tums.ac.ir/index.php/fid/about/submissions">https://fid.tums.ac.ir/index.php/fid/about/submissions</a></strong></p> en-US m.davvari@knowledgee.com (Admin) m.davvari@knowledgee.com (Admin) Mon, 25 Aug 2025 08:41:14 +0000 OJS 3.1.2.0 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss 60 Clinical Assessment of Open Flap Debridement Using Magnifying Loupes and Surgical Operating Microscope: A Split-Mouth Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial https://publish.kne-publishing.com/index.php/fid/article/view/19399 <p><strong>Objectives: </strong>To overcome the drawbacks of the conventional flap surgery, newer surgical techniques like minimally invasive surgery were evolved to optimize the primary closure of the flap. Using a surgical operating microscope is one such technique, enhancing precession with clinical benefits. The current study aimed to compare the efficacy of a surgical operating microscope versus surgical loupes regarding periodontal treatment outcomes.</p> <p><strong>Materials and Methods: </strong>In this split-mouth randomized controlled clinical trial, flap surgery was planned for sites with a pocket probing depth (PPD)≥5mm under a surgical operating microscope and surgical loupes. All clinical periodontal parameters were recorded at baseline, and 3, and 6 months. The patients’ perception of postoperative pain and wound healing were also assessed.</p> <p><strong>Results: </strong>The study comprised of 20 participants with mild to severe periodontitis. The reduction in the mean PPD was significantly greater at the test site than the control site at 3 months (P=0.05) and 6 months (P=0.005). At 3 months, there was a statistically significant difference in clinical attachment level (CAL) between the test and control sites (P=0.001). Flap surgery performed under a surgical operating microscope significantly enhanced early wound healing and caused less postoperative pain compared to flap surgery performed under surgical loupes (P&lt;0.05).</p> <p><strong>Conclusion:</strong> All parameters improved at the test and control sites after the procedure. Nonetheless, the clinical parameters were noticeably better at the test site. Also, the test site had lower postoperative pain and enhanced wound healing compared with the test site.</p> Jaswitha Vintha, Mohan Kumar Pasupuleti, Gautami Subhadra Penmetsa, Sruthima Naga Venkata Satya Gottumukkala, Ramesh Santosh Venkata Konathala, Santosh Vamsi Eagala Copyright (c) 2025 Frontiers in Dentistry https://publish.kne-publishing.com/index.php/fid/article/view/19399 Sat, 23 Aug 2025 11:27:20 +0000