Periodontal health is poor in CAPD patients and correlates with markers of malnutrition, inflammation, and atherosclerosis. The diagnosis and treatment of periodontal diseases require better awareness.

Abstract. Between January and October 2006, 15 Chios sheep died in a field located near a factory in Orhangazi, Bursa, Turkey. In addition, in May 2007, 2 ewes died after aborting in the same field. Clinical signs in affected animals prior to death were anorexia, hematuria, icterus, incoordination, and ptyalism. Postmortem findings included generalized icterus; yellow, friable livers; distended gallbladders with dense, dark bile; and dark, hypertrophic kidneys with hemorrhage. Copper (Cu) concentrations were measured in multiple specimens of the following: 9 sera, 3 livers, 3 kidneys, 4 plants (including 2 artichoke leaf specimens), 3 soil samples, and 1 drinking water sample. High Cu concentrations were present in the livers, kidneys, and sera of dead sheep, as well as in the vegetation and soil samples from the field. Chronic Cu toxicosis was confirmed as the cause of death attributed primarily to the use of copper sulfate as a fungicide for fruit trees within the field. In addition, factory dust containing Cu might have been an additional factor in the toxicosis.

Periodontal therapy seems to reduce the serum levels of acute-phase reactants in patients with familial Mediterranean fever. Therefore, treating periodontitis might help to alleviate the disease burden in patients with familial Mediterranean fever.

Based on the results of this study, patients with resin composite restorations should be warned by the dentists about the discoloration of the restorations and the time period of the mouthrinse that will be used.

The results revealed that increased serum AST, ALT and BUN levels following periodontitis are ameliorated with melatonin treatment.