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Management of peri-implant soft tissue dehiscence with combined prosthetic-surgical approach: A case report. [PDF]

Clin Adv Periodontics
Abstract Background This case report presents the management of an esthetic complication of a peri‐implant soft tissue dehiscence (PSTD) through a combined prosthetic‐surgical approach. Methods and Results A 53‐year‐old healthy Hispanic male presented to our practice for the treatment of an implant esthetic complication. A diagnosis of PSTD class III C
Zeino OB, Kim YJ.
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A Study on the Genetic Inheritance of Ankyloglossia Based on Pedigree Analysis [PDF]

Archives of Plastic Surgery, 2012
BackgroundAnkyloglossia or tongue-tie is a congenital anomaly characterized by an abnormally short lingual frenum. Its prevalence in the newborn population is approximately 4%.
Soo-Hyung Han, Min-Cheol Kim, Yun-Seok Choi, Jin-Soo Lim, Ki-Taik Han   +4 more
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Optimizing Denture Stability: A Digital Workflow for Managing Bimaxillary Flabby Ridges in a Complete Denture Fabrication. [PDF]

Clin Case Rep
ABSTRACT An integrated impression technique combining mucocompressive and functional approaches, supported by a digital workflow and closed‐mouth 3D‐printed prototypes, can effectively manage flabby ridges and mobile soft tissues. This method enhances denture stability, improves treatment efficiency, and increases patient satisfaction in complete ...
Garcia E, Jurado CA, Floriani F.
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Monopolar diathermy used for correction of ankyloglossia

Journal of Indian Society of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry, 2010
Tongue tie, also known as ankyloglossia or ankyloglossia inferior, is a relatively common finding in pediatric surgical outpatient clinics. It occurs as a result of a short, tight, lingual frenum causing tethering of the tongue tip.
Tuli A, Singh A
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Does a short lingual frenulum affect body posture? Assessment of posture in the sagittal plane before and after laser frenulotomy: a pilot study

, 2021
The factors that characterize posture are neurophysiological, biomechanical, psychoemotional. Neurophysiological factors concern the modulation of tone, muscle tone is the result of a series of neuropsychological processes within the tonic-postural ...
Mastrapasqua, R, Paskay, L C, Saccomanno, S, Bianco, G, C Paskay, L, Scoppa, F, Pirino, A   +6 more
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The effects of lingual frenotomy on breastfeeding: an integrative review

, 2022
Purpose: to investigate what effects lingual frenotomy has on breastfeeding. Methods: based on the research question - “Is there a relationship between the improvement in breastfeeding and the lingual frenotomy?” -, a bibliographical survey was carried ...
Hellen Kalina Medeiros Porto de Souza Santos (12826819), Hilton Justino da Silva (5186345), Rodrigo Alves de Andrade (4651921), Gilberto de Souza Santos (12826822), Daniele Andrade da Cunha (5910497)   +4 more
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Effect of Lingual Frenotomy on Tongue and Lip Rest Position: A Nonrandomized Clinical Trial

International Archives of Otorhinolaryngology, 2022
Introduction The tongue plays an important role in the development of craniofacial structures. At rest, the light and constant pressure of the tongue against the hard palate, counterbalanced by the pressure provided by proper lip sealing, serves as a ...
Roberta Lopes Castro Martinelli, Irene Queiroz Marchesan, Reinaldo Jordão Gusmão, Giédre Berretin-Felix   +3 more
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Matrix-Guided Composite Resin for Direct Diastema Closure: A Clinical Technique Report. [PDF]

Case Rep Dent
The demand for esthetic dental procedures, particularly among younger patients, has increased significantly in recent years. Diastema, the gap between anterior teeth, is a prevalent esthetic issue. This case report introduces a new and less invasive procedure for diastema closure termed the putty matrix diastema closure (PMDC) method.
Toumaj A, Cheramin V, Rezaei M, Mottaghi M.   +3 more
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TO CORRELATE THE RELATIONSHIP OF THE DISTANCE BETWEEN LINGUAL FRENAL ATTACHMENT AND MANDIBULAR INCISAL EDGE POSITION AS AN AID IN ESTABLISHING MANDIBULAR OCCLUSAL PLANE: A CROSS-SECTIONAL SURVEY

, 2023
<p><strong>Background: </strong>The determination of vertical dimension, aesthetics, phonetics and incisal guidance, depends on the placement of anterior teeth. Fewer studies are present for mandibular anterior teeth setting.
Ruchir Bhupesh Patel , Param Shukla, Rujul Samir Shah , Ina B. Patel, Pankti Pankaj Panchal   +2 more
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Clinical exchange: lingual frenums and frenectomies

International Journal of Orofacial Myology, 1997
Clinical experience has taught the orofacial myologist that sometimes exercises can stretch restrictive lingual frenums; sometimes surgical intervention is necessary. The authors present two case studies to illustrate the different scenarios.
Trudy Wilder, April Gelesko
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