Root coverage with apical tunnel approach using propolis as a root conditioning agent: A case report with 2-year follow-up and review of the literature.

Objectives: One of the main challenges in performing root coverage is patient discomfort and donor site morbidity. This case report presents a minimally invasive apical tunnel surgical technique, with propolis for root conditioning, to correct gingival recession defects without harvesting donor grafts, flap elevation, or sutures. Propolis is a natural anti-infective, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant agent.

Gingival Depigmentation Using Microneedling Technique With Topical Vitamin C: A Prospective Case Series.

Introduction Gingival pigmentation is mainly physiological due to the production of melanin. This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of a microneedling technique using topical ascorbic acid in treating gingival hyperpigmentation. Methods A case-series study was established, and 16 out of 42 participants enrolled in this study according to the inclusion and exclusion criteria.

The effectiveness of microneedling technique using coconut and sesame oils on the severity of gingival inflammation and plaque accumulation: A randomized clinical trial.

Objectives: In our research, we evaluated the effect of coconut and sesame oils using the microneedling technique on gingival inflammation and plaque accumulation among patients with gingivitis by creating microholes in the gingiva to facilitate the concentration and entrance of the oils through gingival tissues.

Materials And Methods: Twenty-four patients with clinically diagnosed plaque-induced gingivitis were selected from Vision dental hospital, Riyadh, KSA, and assigned to one of three groups randomly; group A consisted of eight participants who were treated with dermapen and topical coconut oil, group B had eight participants who were treated with dermapen and topical sesame oil, and group C involved eight patients who received periodontal mechanical treatment only. Postintervention gingival status and plaque status for all participants were assessed using a modified average gingival index and a plaque index at Weeks 1, 2, and 4.

A Successful Esthetic Approach of Gingival Depigmentation Using Microneedling Technique and Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C).

A gingival depigmentation is a periodontal plastic procedure that is performed in order to remove melanocytic pigmentation. A variety of different modalities have been proposed for removing hyperpigmentation involving surgical scraping, gingival autograft, cryotherapy, electrosurgery, and lasers. However, the microneedling technique is a nonsurgical procedure that creates microholes to facilitate the penetration of topical medications across the connective tissues.

Does Chemically Modified Curcumin Control the Progression of Periodontitis? A Systematic Review.

Background: Recently, pharmacologic approaches have been seen in utilizing matrix metalloproteinase inhibitors (MMP-I) to prohibit the destruction of connective tissue accompanied by erythrogenic inflammatory diseases such as periodontitis. However, curcumin characteristics have been described to be effective in reducing inflammatory mediators and matrix metalloproteinase (MMP). But, due to its poor solubility and bioavailability, a chemically modified curcumin (CMC 2.

Treatment of gingival recession defects using non-invasive pinhole technique with propolis application, a case report.

Introduction And Importance: Despite the considerable surgical techniques that have been done for the root coverage, surgical difficulties, time, and patients' discomfort are still the main obstacles. However, the morbidity associated with the secondary graft sites has generated interest in new modalities to achieve the esthetic and functional requirements without complications, to reach patient comfort and satisfaction. In our study, we used a recent novel surgical technique which is called the pinhole surgical technique as it is a minimally invasive treatment that reverses gingival recession without using donor graft, flap elevation, or sutures.

Dental education in the Arabic language vs English language: A survey among Arab dentists.

Objective: The aim of this study was to explore the language difficulties encountered by Arabic dental students and dentists in some aspects of their dental education and to determine their attitude towards the Arabization of the medical curriculum.

Materials And Methods: A web-based self-administered questionnaire with 14 multiple-choice questions was designed and distributed online via google forms in the Arabic language. The online link was sent randomly to Arabic dental students, dental academic staff, and dental practitioners.

Body mass index and periodontal health status among young Saudi adults: a cross-sectional study.

Background: Obesity has been suggested as a risk factor for periodontal disease. Despite the high prevalence of obesity and over-weight among Saudi population, no study has assessed whether there is an association between periodontal health status and body mass index (BMI).

Objectives: Assess the association between BMI and other variables with periodontal health status among young Saudi adults.

Correlation of ABO Blood Groups and Rh Factor with The Severity of Generalized Chronic Periodontitis: Across Sectional Study in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Background: The development of periodontal diseases depends on the presence of causative microorganisms, host immunity and risk factors. Although variability present among the types of periodontal diseases, all are represented to a shared interaction between host and bacteria. ABO blood groups are the most investigated erythrocyte antigen system.

A successful management of sever gummy smile using gingivectomy and botulinum toxin injection: A case report.

Introduction: A gummy smile (GS) affects the esthetic and the psychological status as it usually decreases the self-confidence leading to hidden or controlling the smile. A smile with more than 2 mm exposed gingiva is called gummy smile. It may be due to one or more of the following etiologies; altered passive eruption of teeth, dentoalveolar extrusion, vertical maxillary excess, and short or hyperactive lip muscles.

Evaluation of photodynamic therapy in treatment of oral erosive lichen planus in comparison with topically applied corticosteroids.

Background: The treatment of erosive oral lichen planus represents a therapeutic challenge. Despite numerous existing remedies, some of these treatments display disappointing results. Since it is a chronic disease with no current cure, the best treatment should target mainly the reduction of the duration and severity of symptomatic outbreaks with minimal side effects.

Photodynamic therapy in treatment of oral lichen planus.

Oral lichen planus (OLP) is a relatively common chronic immunologic mucocutaneous disorder. Although there are many presenting treatments, some of them proved its failure. Recently, the use of photodynamic therapy (PDT) has been expanding due to its numerous advantages, as it is safe, convenient, and non-invasive and has toxic effect towards selective tissues.