Kaleidoscope historyPeriodontal disease is one of the oldest conditions affecting teeth. Understanding, diagnosing and treating it took centuries. One form of treatment, surgical reduction of the gingival pocket, gingivectomy, evolved over the past one hundred years. Currently, surgery is being replaced by more conservative, personalized and regenerative methods for the ...
Judit Forrai, Andrew I. Spielman
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Conventional Gingivectomy Procedure in the Management of Orthodontic-Induced Gingival Overgrowth: A Case Report. [PDF]
CureusDalal AM, Oza RR, Shirbhate U, Gurav T.
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Effects of Initial Periodontal Therapy on Intraoral Bacterial Flora in Patients With Oral Contraceptive-Related Severe Gingivitis. [PDF]
Case Rep DentGingivitis is a common inflammatory condition of the gingival tissues, influenced by microbial plaque and various systemic factors, including hormonal changes. Oral contraceptives containing estrogen and progestin are known to exacerbate gingival inflammation.
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Laser-Assisted Gingivectomy in Amlodipine-Induced Gingival Enlargement: A Case Report. [PDF]
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Effect of low-level laser therapy on wound healing after gingivectomy
Indian Journal of Dental Sciences, 2021 Low-level laser therapy (LLLT) is based on the principle of biostimulation or biomodulation effect. LLLT after gingivectomy has resulted in better wound healing because of its action on collagen synthesis, angiogenesis, and growth factor release.
Vikrant Sharma +5 more
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Thermacut bur gingivectomy versus functional crown lengthening in management of subgingival interproximal carious lesions 12 months randomized controlled trial. [PDF]
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Clinical periodontal diagnosis
Periodontology 2000, EarlyView., 2023 Abstract Periodontal diseases include pathological conditions elicited by the presence of bacterial biofilms leading to a host response. In the diagnostic process, clinical signs such as bleeding on probing, development of periodontal pockets and gingival recessions, furcation involvement and presence of radiographic bone loss should be assessed prior ...
Giovanni E. Salvi +5 more
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King Khalid University Journal of Health Sciences, 2022 Gingival hyper-pigmentation becomes more obvious when it is associated with excessive gingival display. The treatment of excessive gingival display and depigmentation collectively are the key to patient satisfaction.
Saad M. AlQahtani
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Use of Diode Lasers to Enhance Aesthetics of Anterior Implant Supported Prosthesis: A Report of Two Cases [PDF]
Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research, 2021 Diode lasers have been used for multiple applications in dentistry; however, its use for soft tissue management around dental implants has not been reported much.
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Parameters of the Attached Epithelial Reformation Following Gingivectomy [PDF]
, 1978 Laudando, Carl J.
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