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An unusual presentation of peripheral buttressing bone in anterior maxilla: Case report and management

Contemporary Clinical Dentistry, 2012
The phenomenon of buttressing bone formation is relatively uncommon in the alveolar bone, more so in the anterior maxilla. In our case, peripheral buttressing bone formation presented as an isolated hard gingival swelling with relation to 21 in a 14-year-
Pratebha Balu, Sudhakar Ramalingam, Manoj Raja, Mathew Thomas   +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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Radiosurgery in periodontics: Have we forgotten it?

Journal of Indian Society of Periodontology, 2021
Radiosurgery (RS) has evolved from electrosurgery and uses ultra-high-frequency radio waves at a frequency ranging from 3 to 4 MHz. It is used to address numerous soft-tissue concerns in dentistry and as well as medicine with excellent and predictable ...
Duddukuri Hema, Jammula Surya Prasanna
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Hereditary gingival fibromatosis : characteristics and treatment approach [PDF]

, 2017
Hereditary gingival fibromatosis (HGF) is a rare disorder characterized by a benign, non-hemorrhagic, fibrous gingival overgrowth that can appear in isolation or as part of a syndrome.
Almiñana Pastor, Pedro J., Alpiste Illueca, Francisco M., Buitrago Vera, Pedro José, Catalá Pizarro, Montserrat   +3 more
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Management of Complicated Crown-root Fractures Involving Permanent Maxillary Incisors in Children: Two Case Reports [PDF]

Journal of South Asian Association of Pediatric Dentistry
Traumatic dental injuries (TDIs) are common in children and young adults, with maxillary incisors being most commonly affected. Crown-root fractures account for 5% of TDIs affecting permanent dentition.
Mallayya C Hiremath, Srinath Krishnappa, Vaishnavi K Kamath, Aditya S Naik   +3 more
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Evaluation of soft tissue marginal stability achieved after excision with a conventional technique in comparison with laser excision: A pilot study

Indian Journal of Dental Research, 2015
Background: Soft tissue excision around natural teeth is carried out to increase the clinical crown lengths, expose the caries apical to the gingival margins and to correct irregular and un-esthetic soft-tissue contours.
Pragathi Bhat, Srinath L Thakur, Sudhindra S Kulkarni   +2 more
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Seven-year follow-up of a patient with hereditary gingival fibromatosis treated with a multidisciplinary approach: case report

BMC Oral Health, 2021
Background Hereditary gingival fibromatosis (HGF) is rare in clinical practice, and the long-term results of the combined orthodontic-periodontal treatment of HGF are rarely reported. Case presentation This study reports for the first time the results of
Ning Li, Wenfang Wang, Yuanyuan Sun, Hongning Wang, Tiejun Wang   +4 more
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Diagnostic Mock-Up as a Surgical Reduction Guide for Crown Lengthening: Technique Description and Case Report. [PDF]

, 2022
Background and Objectives: The report describes a technique using a diagnostic mock-up as a crown-lengthening surgical guide to improve the gingival architecture.
Afrashtehfar, Kelvin I, Guzman-Perez, Gerardo, Javvadi, Ramya, Jurado, Carlos A, Parachuru, Venkata, Tsujimoto, Akimasa, Villalobos Tinoco, Jose   +6 more
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Transitional Era: from analogical to digital workflow in oral rehabilitation: a case report

RGO: Revista Gaúcha de Odontologia, 2021
Digital dentistry is a ubiquitous phenomenon nowadays but it requires access to technologies and learning curve. To aid digital workflow implementation, digital steps can be progressively incorporated in conventional workflows.
Adrielly ZAVOLSKI, Francielly GRANVILLE, Marcos Cezar POMINI, Fabio Brasil de OLIVEIRA, Lidia Olga Bach PINHEIRO, Patricio RUNNACLES, Adriana Postiglione Buhrer SAMRA   +6 more
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Laser Gingivectomy in a Patient Undergoing Orthodontic Treatment: A Case Report [PDF]

, 2023
The benefits of using a laser in soft tissue treatment include less oedema, reduced inflammation, and quicker recovery. Nowadays, soft-tissue interventions, including periodontal recontouring, operculectomy, or frenectomy, are possible thanks to the ...
Butt, Hira, Jabbar, Maria, Khan, Nauman Rauf, Nauman khan, Amna   +3 more
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