Could the super-pulsed CO2 laser be used for oral excisional biopsies? [PDF]
Background. The main purpose of a biopsy is microscopic examination and diagnosis. Keeping the margins of specimens safe and readable is always fundamental to detecting marginal infiltrations or malignant transformation.
Ambrogiano, Simone+6 more
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Peri-Implant Soft Tissue Management through Use of Cultured Gingival Graft: A Case Report [PDF]
Tissue-engineered gingival graft was used for regenerating facial gingiva around an implant at lower left first premolar area with insufficient attached gingiva.
Mohammad Mohammadi+2 more
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Immuno-localization of glucose transporter 4 in healthy human gingiva
Background: The gingiva has been shown to be a target tissue for several hormones. Insulin induces uptake of glucose in the peripheral tissues by upregulating the Glucose transporter 4 expression.
Suresh Ranga Rao+2 more
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Peripheral ossifying fibroma of the anterior maxilla: A case report and brief review
Peripheral ossifying fibroma (POF) presents as a tumor-like growth of the soft tissue and is often associated with sharp teeth, rough restoration, and ill-fitting denture. POF is fibro-osseous in origin and is commonly found in the maxillary region.
Aishwarya Madhukar Kale+2 more
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Adult multifocal Langerhan's cell histiocytosis involving periodontal tissues
Langerhans cell histiocytosis (LCH) is a rare inflammatory neoplasia characterized by uncontrolled stimulation and abnormal proliferation of Langerhans cells (LCs).
Vijay Kumar Chava+1 more
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LCK, survivin and PI-3K in the molecular biomarker profiling of oral lichen planus and oral squamous cell carcinoma. [PDF]
T cell signaling is critical in oral lichen planus (OLP) based on the pathogenesis of this chronic inflammatory autoimmune mucocutaneous lesion. Lck plays a key role in T cell signaling; ultimately this signaling affects other targets such as PI-3K ...
Avezova, Raisa+5 more
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Attached gingiva plays a promising role in maintaining periodontal health. An adequate width of attached gingiva prevents plaque formation and soft-tissue recession.
Chakrapani Swarna+3 more
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Characterisation of human gingival neural crest-derived stem cells in monolayer and neurosphere cultures [PDF]
Neural crest (NC)-derived stem cells (NCSC) have an exceptionally wide differentiation potential, but their use in regenerative therapy has been hampered by their scarcity in adult tissues and complex isolation protocols.
BP Fournier+5 more
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Leiomyoma of the Gingiva: A Rarity
Leiomyoma is a benign tumor originating from the smooth muscle. The most frequent site of appearance is uterine myometrium, gastrointestinal tract and skin. They are rare in oral cavity (0.065%) due to the scarcity of smooth muscles. The most common sites of occurrence in oral cavity are tongue, lips, hard and soft palate and cheeks.
VB Thimmarasa+5 more
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An unusual endodontic complication following crown lengthening surgery: A Case Report
A gummy smile is a form of excessive gingival display when smiling. The excessive gingival display due to altered eruption is likely to benefit from crown lengthening surgery in order to restore the esthetic smile.
Tong Wah Lim, Teng Kai Ong
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