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Juvenile hyaline fibromatosis: A 10-year follow-up
Indian Journal of Dermatology, 2017 Juvenile hyaline fibromatosis (JHF) is a rare hereditary disease with an autosomal recessive transmission. JHF is characterized by papulonodular skin lesions, osteolytic bone lesions, flexural joint contractures, and gingival hyperplasia and usually ...
Esra Baltacioglu +6 more
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Soft Tissue Substitutes: Current Biomaterials and Indications at Teeth and Implant Sites
Journal of Periodontal Research, EarlyView.This manuscript provides an updated overview of the current evidence on soft tissue graft substitutes for teeth and dental implants. When appropriately indicated, these biomaterials offer a reliable, less invasive alternative to autogenous grafts, effectively improving root coverage, keratinized mucosa width, and soft tissue thickness with reduced ...
Lorenzo Tavelli +4 more
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BMC Oral HealthBackground 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 +3 more
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Three different surgical techniques of crown lengthening: A comparative study
Journal of Pharmacy and Bioallied Sciences, 2013 Introduction: A short clinical crown may lead to poor retention form thereby leading to improper tooth preparation. Surgical crown lengthening procedure is done to increase the clinical crown length without violating the biologic width.
Ramya Nethravathy +2 more
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JLUMHSOBJECTIVE: To compare gingivectomy methods based on the type & amount of anesthesia and healing after various gingival procedures. METHODOLOGY: In this prospective study data was collected from the OPDs of Bahria University of Health Sciences, and Dow ...
Farzeen Tanwir +6 more
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Periodontology 2000, EarlyView.Abstract Uneven gingival margins may cause visible asymmetries during smiling and may reflect alterations in the tooth shape and morphology, particularly in cases requiring restorative procedures. Despite being perceived as a minor health condition, presence of uneven gingival margins usually impacts the smile aesthetics and could affect the individual'
Conchita Martin +3 more
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Periodontal and orthodontic management of impacted canines
Periodontology 2000, EarlyView.Abstract The maxillary and mandibular canines are described by many clinicians as the “cornerstone” of the arch. When in their optimal position, they play a critical role in providing a well‐balanced occlusal scheme that contributes toward functional as well as neuromuscular stability, harmony, esthetics, and dentofacial balance.
Mohammad Qali +3 more
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Diode laser versus scalpel in the treatment of hereditary gingival fibromatosis in a 6-year old boy
Clinics and Practice, 2016 Hereditary gingival fibromatosis (HGF) is a rare disease characterized by a benign enlargement of the gingiva involving both the mandible and the maxilla.
Samia Aboujaoude +2 more
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Plasma Cell Gingivits-A Conflict of Diagnosis [PDF]
Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research, 2016 Plasma Cell Gingivitis (PCG) is a rare condition of the gingiva which is benign in nature. In this condition there is enlargement of the marginal and attached gingiva.
JAMMULA SURYA PRASANNA +4 more
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The role of antibiotics in preventing surgical complications in periodontology and implant dentistry
Periodontology 2000, EarlyView.Abstract Antibiotics are commonly prescribed in periodontal and implant surgeries, either before, during or after surgery, to prevent postoperative infection and reduce early implant failure. However, the potential benefits may be undermined by the risks of resistance and sensitization, thus requiring a strict indication for prescription.
Zhaozhao Chen +3 more
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