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An overview of frenal attachments
Journal of Indian Society of Periodontology, 2013 Frenal attachments are thin folds of mucous membrane with enclosed muscle fibers that attach the lips to the alveolar mucosa and underlying periosteum. Most often, during the oral examination of the patient the dentist gives very little importance to the
M Priyanka +4 more
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Sinigarra napoense, a new genus and species of labeonin fishes (Teleostei: Cyprinidae) from Guangxi Province, South China [PDF]
, 2012 A new garrain genus and species are described from the Zuo-Jiang of the Zhu-Jiang (Pearl River) drainage in Guangxi Province, South China. Sinigarra, new genus, is characterized by having the lower lip modified into a mental adhesive disc posteriorly ...
Zhang, E (reprint author), Chinese Acad Sci, Inst Hydrobiol, Wuhan 430072, Hubei Province, Peoples R China. +2 more
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Closure of midline diastema through combined surgical and Removable orthodontic approach
SRM Journal of Research in Dental Sciences, 2013 Midline diastema is a common aesthetic problem in mixed and permanent dentition. Many innovative therapies are varying from restorative procedures such as composite build-up to surgery (frenectomy) and orthodontics are available. A high frenum attachment
Deepak Chauhan +3 more
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Double lingual frenulum: a case report
Journal of Medical Case Reports, 2020 Background The lingual frenulum is a mucous membrane fold found underneath the tongue. It helps the tongue to perform its function. There are few anomalies that can affect the lingual frenulum, such as ankyloglossia and absence of the lingual frenulum ...
Reham O. Filfilan, Soulafa A. Almazrooa
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The mouth and maltreatment: safeguarding issues in child dental health [PDF]
, 2018 From the first cry of a newborn baby, the first smile, first tooth, first word, the mouth plays a key role in children’s health and development. It benefits from a whole team of dental health professionals dedicated to maintenance of its essential and ...
Harris, J.C.
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Gingival recession associated with Orthodontic treatment and root coverage [PDF]
, 2010 Many patients seek to pursue orthodontic treatment for esthetic improvement. These patients present with mal- alignment of the anterior teeth.
Aydin, Tugba, Dilsiz, Alparslan
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Clinical Case Reports, Volume 13, Issue 10, October 2025.CO2 laser‐assisted lip repositioning demonstrating surgical steps, reduction in the amount of exposed gingiva, presereved nasolabial angle, and improved esthetic outcomes. ABSTRACT CO2 laser‐assisted lip repositioning in three patients resulted in a mean 1.9 mm reduction in gingival display, no postoperative complications, full patient satisfaction ...
Sara Alkari, Omar Hamadah
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Determinants of pathological tooth migration
Journal of Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences, 2018 Objective: Pathological tooth migration (PTM) is an esthetic and functional problem that may be associated with multiple etiological factors. The purpose of this cross-sectional epidemiological study is to determine prevalence of PTM among periodontitis ...
Leelarani Moka +5 more
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The Dilemma of the Open Gingival Embrasure Between Maxillary Central Incisors [PDF]
, 2008 Aim: The aim of this report is to present the etiology, diagnosis, and treatment planning strategy in the presence of an open gingival embrasure between the maxillary central incisors.
Bosio, Jose A. +5 more
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Peripheral calcifying odontogenic cyst in maxillary anterior gingiva: A case report
Clinical Advances in Periodontics, Volume 15, Issue 3, Page 263-270, September 2025.Abstract Background Calcifying odontogenic cysts (Gorlin cysts) most commonly present centrally and have only rarely been reported in peripheral locations. The purpose of this report is to describe a new case of peripheral calcifying odontogenic cyst (PCOC) occurring in the anterior maxillary gingiva and to review the management and differential ...
Rami Alsabbagh +4 more
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