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Tracing the evolution of root coverage: Clinical milestones leading to a minimally invasive era
Journal of Periodontology, Volume 97, Issue 5, Page 983-1009, May 2026.Abstract Over the past several decades, periodontal plastic surgery has undergone a remarkable transformation, particularly in the field of root coverage procedures. This review traces the historical evolution of surgical techniques, from the early use of pedicle flaps and free gingival grafts (FGGs) to the development of bilaminar approaches ...
Lorenzo Tavelli +6 more
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Paralleling technique for frenectomy and oral hygiene evaluation after frenectomy
Journal of Indian Society of Periodontology, 2016 Background: High frenum attachment is a very common problem in the population. Various conventional techniques are available which has certain disadvantages; in addition to that high frenum also hinders oral hygiene maintenance.
Shahabe Saquib Abullais +6 more
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Clinical and Experimental Dental Research, Volume 12, Issue 2, April 2026.ABSTRACT Objective To investigate removable dental prosthesis plaque area coverage assessment methods and conduct a meta‐analysis of prosthesis cleanliness status of adult patients wearing removable dental prostheses, quantified by using computerized planimetric assessments.
Tong Wah Lim +5 more
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Upper Labial Frenectomy in Pediatric Dentistry: When to Indicate? – Literature Review
, 2023 The labial frenulum, or frenum, is one of the components of the oral mucosa that can be found in both the upper and lower mucosa. When it does not develop correctly, it can present anomalies.
Andréa Cavalcante Leão Braz
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Case Reports in Dentistry, Volume 2026, Issue 1, 2026.Adult orthodontic treatment in patients with periodontal fragility requires careful interdisciplinary planning. This case report describes the interdisciplinary management of a 52‐year‐old female patient presenting with generalized gingival recessions (GRs), thin periodontal biotype, and dental crowding, treated using clear aligner therapy (CAT ...
Waddah Sabouni +3 more
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Dental Journal, 2022 Background: A diastema is the distance or space between two or more adjacent teeth. This abnormality can interfere with the aesthetics of a patient, and 97% of diastemas occur in the maxilla.
Nirawati Pribadi +6 more
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Case Reports in Dentistry, Volume 2026, Issue 1, 2026.Background Managing excessive gingival display (EGD) is challenging and requires precise diagnosis and etiology‐driven treatment for long‐term stability. This report describes a digitally guided, staged approach combining esthetic crown lengthening (ECL) and lip repositioning (LR) for multifactorial EGD. Case Presentation A 28‐year‐old female presented
Hytham N. Fageeh, Hannah Wesley
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Modified lip repositioning: A surgical approach to treat the gummy smile
Journal of Indian Society of Periodontology, 2015 Gummy smile has been an esthetic concern for many patients. This clinical report describes a successful surgical coverage obtained by modified lip repositioning, thus surgically treating the gummy smile.
Aditya Gopinath Rao +3 more
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Case Reports in Dentistry, Volume 2026, Issue 1, 2026.Achieving optimal esthetics, function, and biocompatibility in such cases often necessitates the integration of all‐ceramic restorations and dental implants. Single‐tooth implant‐supported restorations, especially in the anterior region, remain a challenging yet preferred option for tooth replacement.
Ines Azouzi +5 more
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CORRECTING LABIAL THICK AND HIGH ATTACHED FRENUM (CLINICAL OBSERVATION). [PDF]
Journal of IMAB, 2012 Labial thick and high attached maxillary frenum is commonly regarded as contributing etiology for maintaining midline diastema and upper jaw delayed development.
Silvia Krusteva +3 more
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