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22 months follow-up of deep marginal acquisition with thermacut bur in management of deep subgingival interproximal carious lesions: a case report [PDF]

BMC Oral Health
Background Minimally invasive dentistry is now becoming the forefront of restorative dentistry, involving less traumatic treatment protocols, conservation of tooth structure and surrounding tissues, enhancing the long-term survivability of treated teeth,
Ahmed Khairy Elmorsy, Shereen Hafez Ibrahim, Hani Mohamed Essam El-Nahass, Ahmed El Zohairy   +3 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]

Scientific Reports
This clinical trial aimed to evaluate acquiring deep subgingival interproximal carious lesions by the mean of Thermacut bur gingivectomy, versus functional crown lengthening procedure. A total of 30 deep proximal cavities in posterior teeth were randomly
Ahmed Khairy Elmorsy, Shereen Hafez Ibrahim, Hani Mohamed Essam El-Nahass, Nesma Shemais, Ahmed El Zohairy   +4 more
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Efficacy of Laser-Assisted Cosmetic Gingivectomy for Smile Lift on Postoperative Pain and Bleeding in Fixed Orthodontic Treatment [PDF]

Journal of Pharmacy and Bioallied Sciences
Background: Clinical applicability, postoperative pain and post-op bleeding using diode lasers are not substantial, except for literature data depicting controversial results.
Sneha Suresh, Srashti Katiyar, Amrita Kumari, Prachi Sharma, Rosy Kumari, Vaishali Sharma   +5 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, Gouri Bhatia, Karthik Munagala Krishna, Shalabh Mehrotra   +3 more
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Change of TGF-β1 Gene Expression and TGF-β1 Protein Level in Gingival Crevicular Fluid and Identification of Plaque Bacteria in a Patient with Recurrent Localized Gingival Enlargement before and after Gingivectomy

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, Mochammad Hatta, Sri Oktawati, Rosdiana Natzir, Ressy Dwiyanti   +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, VIJAYALAKSHMI RAJARAM, SUJEETHA MUTHUKUMAR, SATHISH RAJENDRAN   +3 more
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Effectiveness of laser-assisted gingivectomy compared to surgical methods: a systematic review [PDF]

Exploration of Medicine
Background: 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, Saed Almahayni, Raghad Ghazzawi, Radek Mounajjed, Walid Altayeb, Marwa Khalil   +5 more
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Hereditary gingival fibromatosis: A report of a rare case in siblings and its management using diode laser

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, Himani Sharma, Mrinalini Agarwal, Saransh Srivastava, Priyanka Tandon   +4 more
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Histological and clinical evaluation of gingival healing following gingivectomy using different treatment modalities

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, Sunil C. Verma, Vivek Govila, Vivek Srivastava, Karan Punn   +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, Mythreyi Vinayagavel, Dhathri Priya Bandi   +2 more
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