Stability of the gingival margin after an aesthetic crown lengthening procedure in the anterior region by means of a replaced flap and buccal osseous surgery: a prospective study.

Objectives: The main objective of this study was to assess changes in the position of the gingival margin (GM) after performing an aesthetic crown lengthening (ACLP) by means of submarginal incisions, buccal osseous surgery, and a replaced flap after a healing period of 6 months.

Methods: Twenty-one patients who needed a surgical crown lengthening in the maxillary anterior teeth were included. An individual stent was fabricated to record changes in the position of the GM.

Soft tissue volume gain around dental implants using autogenous subepithelial connective tissue grafts harvested from the lateral palate or tuberosity area. A randomized controlled clinical study.

Aim: To compare the soft tissue volume gain (VG) around single tooth implants with subepithelial connective tissue graft (SCTG) from either the lateral palate (LP) or from the tuberosity area (TA).

Methods: Thirty-two patients with 36 implants with buccal volume deficiencies were randomly assigned to receive SCTG from LP (control group/CG) or TA (test group/TG). Clinical parameters were recorded.

Efficacy of Adjunctive Er, Cr:YSGG Laser Application Following Scaling and Root Planing in Periodontally Diseased Patients.

The application of laser as a monotherapy has been shown to reduce probing pocket depths and increase clinical attachment levels after treatment of patients suffering from chronic periodontitis. Its controversial use as an adjunct to scaling and root planing (SRP) is discussed. The present study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of adjunctive Er, Cr:YSGG laser application following conventional SRP.

In vitro evaluation of the root surface microtopography following the use of two polishing systems by Confocal Microscopy (CFM) and Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM).

Objectives: To compare and evaluate the root surface roughness after using two polishing instruments for root planing.

Materials And Methods: This comparative study was carried out on a sample of ten extracted human teeth with twenty interproximal root surfaces. Control group 1 and 2: (n=20 root surface): Gracey Curettes, 15 vertical strokes.

Anterior maxillary and mandibular biotype: relationship between gingival thickness and width with respect to underlying bone thickness.

Purpose: : Periodontal biotype is considered to be a significant factor related to successful dental treatments. The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship between gingival thickness (GT) and width with respect to the underlying bone thickness in the maxillary and mandibular anterior sextant.

Materials And Methods: : Overall, 180 anterior teeth within healthy patients were assessed.

Isolation and characterization of probiotic strains for improving oral health.

Unlabelled: Probiotics have been proven effective for preventing caries. In contrast, the effect of probiotics on improving oral diseases such as gingivitis, periodontitis and halitosis has been less explored.

Objective: To perform a screening of lactic acid bacteria, according to international guidelines for the evaluation of probiotics, in order to select candidate probiotic strains for preventing oral disorders.