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Laser Gingivectomy in a Patient Undergoing Orthodontic Treatment: A Case Report
Journal of Gandhara Medical and Dental Sciences, 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 ...
Nauman Rauf Khan +3 more
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The Role of the Maxillary Labial Frenectomy in Closure of the Midline Diastema: A Review and Management Recommendations [PDF]
, 2023 A maxillary midline diastema is often seen in childhood as part of physiological development, but those persisting after the establishment of the permanent dentition may be a functional and aesthetic concern for which patients seek treatment.
Ashley, P +4 more
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, 2017 The oral cavity is the first component of the digestive tract, which is delimited by the lips anteriorly and the oropharynx posteriorly. The oral cavity functions as a protective barrier and is an essential component for speech and swallowing ...
Burgess, Jeff +6 more
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Perio-Aesthetic Treatment With Frenectomy and Crown Lengthening: A Case Report [PDF]
, 2022 Background: High frenum attachment has a detrimental effect on periodontal tissue and esthetics. High adhesion to the frenulum can lead to gingivitis and central diastema, which are indications for frenectomy.
Pramesti Lastianny, Sri, Yusuf, Muhammad
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Periodontitis and Periodontal Conditions in Systemically Healthy Children and Adolescents
Journal of Clinical Periodontology, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Objective To answer the PICoS question ‘in systemically healthy children and adolescents (Population), what are the main features of periodontitis, necrotising periodontal diseases (NPD) and other periodontal conditions (periodontal abscesses, endo‐periodontal lesions, traumatic occlusal forces, prosthesis‐ and tooth‐related factors ...
Inbar Eshkol‐Yogev +5 more
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Masking of midline diastema-a smokescreen approach
Indian Journal of Dental Sciences, 2019 Midline diastema is a common esthetic problem in both mixed and permanent dentition. Many innovative therapies vary from restorative procedures such as composite build-up to surgery (frenectomy), and orthodontic corrections are also available.
Yamini Rajachandrasekaran +1 more
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Moving an incisor across the midline: A treatment alternative in an adolescent patient [PDF]
, 2011 A 13-year-old sought treatment for a severely compromised maxillary left central incisor and an impacted fully developed left canine. Extraction of both teeth became necessary.
Bosio, Jose A +2 more
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Workflow to facilitate complete denture scanning with an intraoral scanner: A technique report
Journal of Prosthodontics, EarlyView.Abstract Scanning a denture with an intraoral scanner is typically more challenging than scanning a dentate arch. This article describes a novel technique for digitally duplicating a complete denture. The workflow involves scanning an existing denture using an intraoral scanner with the addition of specific markers and subsequently constructing a ...
Jiayi Yu +3 more
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Proposed classification of medial maxillary labial frenum based on morphology
Dental Hypotheses, 2014 Objectives: To propose a new classification of median maxillary labial frenum (MMLF) based on the morphology in permanent dentition, conducting a cross-sectional survey.
Ranjana Mohan +3 more
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Advances in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, 2023 The process of removing a frenulum is one of the specialties of cosmetic dentistry. Inside the mouth there are two tissues known as the frenulum. This tissue includes both the teeth and the gums.
Issa Saad +14 more
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