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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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Comparative Efficacy of Ceramic Burs and Scalpels in Gingivectomy Procedures for Orthodontic Patients: A Case Series [PDF]
Iranian Journal of OrthodonticsAim: Orthodontic treatment often leads to gingival hyperplasia, which may complicate oral hygiene and necessitate surgical interventions such as gingivectomy. This study compared the efficacy of ceramic burs versus scalpels in gingivectomy procedures for
Maryam Omidkhoda +4 more
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Gingival fibromatosis with congenital hypertrichosis
Journal of Indian Society of Periodontology, 2020 Idiopathic gingival fibromatosis is a slowly progressive proliferative fibrous lesion of the gingival tissue, leading to functional, esthetic, and psychological difficulties.
Sameer Saxena +3 more
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Case Reports in Dentistry, 2018 This case report highlights the change of TGF-β1 gene expressions and TGF-β1 protein level in gingival crevicular fluid (GCF) and identification of plaque bacteria in a patient with recurrent localized gingival enlargement before and after gingivectomy ...
Lilies Anggarwati Astuti +4 more
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Hereditary Gingival Fibromatosis: Report of Family Pedigree of Three Generations [PDF]
Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research, 2019 Gingival enlargement or gingival overgrowth can be defined as increase in the size of gingiva, caused due to a variety of etiological factors. One of the causes of gingival enlargement is hereditary gingival fibromatosis, which is a genetic disorder ...
JAIDEEP MAHENDRA +3 more
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Effectiveness of laser-assisted gingivectomy compared to surgical methods: a systematic review [PDF]
Exploration of MedicineBackground: Lasers have demonstrated their potential as an effective alternative to the scalpel for gingivectomy procedures. Therefore, it is essential to evaluate their efficacy and safety.
Omar Hamadah +5 more
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Contemporary Clinical Dentistry, 2020 Hereditary gingival fibromatosis (HGF) is a proliferative fibrous lesion causing severe gingival enlargement, affecting the esthetics, as well as posing various periodontal problems. This case report addresses the diagnosis and treatment of one such rare
Divya Dureja +4 more
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Journal of International Clinical Dental Research Organization, 2013 Gingival enlargement is a commonly encountered problem in clinical practice. The treatment of choice is gingivectomy. The wound healing takes place by secondary intention and is associated with significant patient morbidity during the healing period ...
Ajita Meenawat +4 more
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Speech intelligibility after gingivectomy of excess palatal tissue
Contemporary Clinical Dentistry, 2014 To appreciate any enhancement in speech following gingivectomy of enlarged anterior palatal gingiva. Periodontal literature has documented various conditions, pathophysiology, and treatment modalities of gingival enlargement.
Aruna Balasundaram +2 more
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Drug Induced Gingival Overgrowth: A Rare Case Report [PDF]
Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research, 2015 Gingival overgrowth is well documented side effect associated with three major classes of drugs viz, anticonvulsants, calcium channel blockers, and immunosuppressants. Despite our greater understanding of pathogenesis of Drug induced Gingival Overgrowth
Setu Mathur +4 more
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