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Honouring Hardship and Fun: Reflecting on Homeless Children's Experiences in Shelter

Children &Society, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT In our research with children living in a homeless shelter with their families in Southern Ontario, Canada, we navigated discrepancies between the challenges and hardships in our participants' lives and the fun, positive nature of many of our day‐to‐day interactions with them.
Rebecca Raby, Christine Tardif‐Williams, Erika Alegria, Frederick Oppong, Luiza Mattos Jobim da Costa   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Gummy Smile Correction Using Botulinum Toxin With Respective Gingival Surgery

Journal of Dentistry, 2018
The pursuit of esthetic excellence has become a major goal in the dental treatment and orthodontic treatment. The beauty of the smile is not only constituted by the shape, position, and size of the teeth, but also based on the characteristics of the ...
Irineu Gregnanin Pedron , Alessandro Mangano   +1 more
doaj  

Correction of gummy smile: A report of two cases

Journal of Indian Society of Periodontology, 2011
Cosmetically acceptable smiles show a gingival display of up to 3 mm. Gingival display of greater than 3 mm results in a gummy smile which is often unsightly for the individual and correction is sought. There are a variety of procedures used for surgical crown lengthening. Here, we describe two such cases requiring two different approaches for surgical
Sarita Narayan, T V Narayan, P C Jacob
openaire   +3 more sources

Comfort and Usability of Digital Versus Conventional Custom‐Fit Mouthguards: A Randomized Clinical Trial

Dental Traumatology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background/Objectives The use of mouthguards protects teeth and the supporting tissues against impacts. Digital impressions and 3D‐printed models can reduce manufacturing steps and minimize discomfort. This study evaluated the fit, comfort, and usability of custom‐made mouthguards, obtained by conventional and digital workflow, in amateur ...
Maryuri Macías Bautista, Priscilla Barbosa Ferreira Soares, Airin Karelys Avendaño Rondon, Laryssa Silva da Cunha, Ianca Daniele Oliveira de Jesus, Rodrigo Silva Moreira, Gisele Rodrigues da Silva, Liran Levin, Carlos José Soares   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

Medical Students' Perceptions of Peer‐Developed Video‐Based Training on Periodontal Health and Its Relationship With Systemic Diseases

European Journal of Dental Education, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Introduction Periodontal health is an essential aspect of systemic health, with strong evidence linking it to diseases such as diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, and respiratory conditions. Despite these well‐documented connections, oral health remains underrepresented in medical education due to curriculum constraints.
Eda Tatlıcan, Erkin Erdoğan, Zeliha Aslı Öcek, Fahinur Ertuğrul, Sema Becerik   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

The association between oral health clusters and oral health‐related quality of life: A population‑based study of 5‑yr‑old children

European Journal of Oral Sciences, EarlyView.
Abstract This study aimed to describe oral health clusters that combine dental conditions and perceived oral health and to examine the association of oral health indicators and their clusters with oral health‐related quality of life (OHRQoL) in 5‐yr‐old children.
Pedro Henrique Duarte França de Castro, Maria Augusta Bessa Rebelo, Mario Vianna Vettore   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Treatment of gummy smile: Gingival recontouring with the containment of the elevator muscle of the upper lip and wing of nose. A surgery innovation technique

Journal of Indian Society of Periodontology, 2014
The containment of the elevator muscle of the upper lip and wing of nose was used for the treatment of patients with gummy smile. This technique had corrected esthetic alterations of smile, reducing the upper lip elevation, which results in a smaller ...
Carmen Lucia Mueller Storrer, Fabiane Kristine Bochenek Valverde, Felipe Rychuv Santos, Tatiana Miranda Deliberador   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Gummy Smile: A Narrative Review

International Journal of Innovative Science and Research Technology (IJISRT)
Imaginary line that follows the lower superior lip is known as the grin level, and it appears to be convex. Gummy smile is caused by gingival band exposures that are 3 mm or greater throughout normal speech or smiles. Multifactorial etiology can be demonstrated by extrusion of the anterior teeth, excessive labial contraction, shorter upper lip ...
Sharath Kumar Shetty, Mahesh Kumar Y, Devish Rai   +2 more
openaire   +1 more source

Modifying Gummy Smile: A Minimally Invasive Approach

The Journal of Contemporary Dental Practice, 2014
ABSTRACT Aim Excessive gingival display is a problem that can be managed by variety of procedures. These procedures include non-surgical and surgical methods. The underlying cause of gummy smile can affect the type of procedure to be selected. Most patients prefer minimally invasive procedures with outstanding results. The authors describe a minimally
Walid Ahmed, Abdullah, Hesham S, Khalil, Maryam M, Alhindi, Hamdy, Marzook   +3 more
openaire   +2 more sources

Improving Oral Care in Stroke Patients: Patients' and Carers' Experiences of Oral Care in a Hospital Environment Following Acute Stroke

Gerodontology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objective This study aimed to explore the thoughts and feelings of stroke patients and their carers (family/guardians) about oral care during hospitalisation, and (in turn) inform future research and service development. Background Stroke is a leading cause of adult disability and associated physical and cognitive impairments can compromise ...
Hazel Dickinson, Catherine Elizabeth Lightbody, StJohn Crean, Caroline Watkins   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source