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Modifying Gummy Smile: A Minimally Invasive Approach

open access: yesThe 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   +3 more
openaire   +2 more sources

Mistresses of Ink: Rewriting the Tattoo Industry

open access: yesGender, Work &Organization, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Tattooing has moved from a marginal subculture into mainstream practice, and women are increasingly working as tattoo artists and opening their own studios. However, the industry remains shaped by gendered assumptions about authority, credibility, and appearance.
Lara Bertola
wiley   +1 more source

Theatres of Indirectness: Passive Aggression and Failure

open access: yes
Critical Quarterly, EarlyView.
Sara Crangle, Sam Ladkin
wiley   +1 more source

The effect of a serum containing acetyl hexapeptide‐8, dipeptide diaminobutyroyl benzylamide diacetate and gluconolactone on skin biomarkers, wrinkles and skin texture: Ex vivo and clinical studies

open access: yesInternational Journal of Cosmetic Science, EarlyView.
The novel serum demonstrates significant anti‐skin aging effects, effectively improving static and dynamic wrinkles and skin texture. Therefore, this formulation holds promise as a safe and effective product in the field of anti‐wrinkle skincare products.
Mingjie Zhu   +14 more
wiley   +1 more source

Erosion Potential of Commercial Fluoride‐Free Mouthwashes on Dental Hard Tissues

open access: yesInternational Journal of Dental Hygiene, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Purpose Mouthwashes often present acidic pH, which raises concerns about their potential contribution to erosive tooth wear. This study evaluated the erosive potential of commercial fluoride‐free mouthwashes using a screening method.
Astrid C. Valdivia‐Tapia   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Influence of Tapered‐End and Round‐End Bristle Designs on the Abrasive Enamel Wear Using Toothpastes With High Discrepancies in Abrasiveness

open access: yesInternational Journal of Dental Hygiene, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Purpose The aim of this in vitro study was to investigate the influence of bristle end design of toothbrushes and the relative enamel abrasivity (REA) of used toothpaste on the resulting abrasive enamel wear. Materials and Methods A total of 160 bovine enamel samples were allocated into eight groups (n = 20) and surface topography was recorded
Michelle S. Stübi   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Clinical short crowns: A report on perioplastic management of altered passive eruption of three cases

open access: yesIndian Journal of Dental Sciences, 2019
A gummy smile is a frequent encounter in patients requiring esthetic treatment. A common cause for it is a coronally situated gingival complex that failed to recede normally during eruption known as altered passive eruption (APE).
Ninad Milind Padhye   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

How L2 Learners Negotiate Meaning in GenAI‐Supported Creative Writing

open access: yesInternational Journal of Applied Linguistics, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT This qualitative study explores how second language (L2) learners negotiate meaning and co‐construct knowledge with generative AI (GenAI) in a 12‐week multimodal creative writing project. Chinese middle school students (N = 75) created English picture books using a conversational GenAI agent supporting textual and text‐to‐image generation.
Zhihui Zhang   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Comprehensive gummy smile correction: a case report on combined lip repositioning and crown lengthening

open access: yesMajalah Kedokteran Gigi Indonesia
A gummy smile, or excessive gingival display (EGD), is a clinical condition in which more than 3–4 mm of gingiva is visible during smiling. This condition often raises aesthetic concerns and may negatively affect self-esteem.
Mentari Salma Nurbaiti   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Gender Justice in the Triple Planetary Crisis: A Scoping Review

open access: yesJournal of Advanced Nursing, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Aim To identify and report how gender justice is conceptualised and discussed in contemporary health literature in relation to the Triple Planetary Crisis of climate change, pollution and biodiversity loss, with a particular focus on the experiences of women and gender‐diverse populations, and the representation of nurses and other healthcare ...
Catelyn Richards   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

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