Comparative evaluation of the efficacy of amniotic membrane with collagen membrane along with demineralized freeze-dried bone allograft in the treatment of periodontal intrabony defects - A clinico-radiographic study.

Context: The use of human-derived amniotic barrier membranes in regenerative procedures along with allograft like demineralized freeze-dried bone allograft (DFDBA) has displayed promising outcomes.

Aims: The objective of the current research was to clinically and radiographically evaluate and compare amniotic membrane (AM) and collagen membrane (CM) in combination with open flap debridement (OFD) along with DFDBA in the management of human periodontal intrabony defects.

Settings And Design: The present research-based study was a randomized controlled clinical trial of 6 months duration.

Comparative evaluation of the efficacy of diode laser as an adjunct to modified Widman flap surgery for the treatment of chronic periodontitis: A randomized split-mouth clinical trial.

Background: Periodontitis is a chronic inflammatory disease that is mainly initiated by plaque biofilm which may require treatment using periodontal flap surgery. Recently, diode lasers have become popular in the field of periodontology owing to advantages such as antibacterial effect, promoting angiogenesis, and providing hemostasis. However, scientific data on application of diode laser in periodontal flap surgery and its benefits are limited.

Treatment of lingual gingival recession on mandibular lateral incisor using minimally invasive full-thickness tunneling technique and subepithelial palatal connective tissue graft.

Gingival recession on the lingual aspect of teeth may cause dentinal hypersensitivity problems in patients. Treatment of such recessions is not a regular procedure owing to its anatomical restraints, difficulty in isolation as well as lack of esthetic importance. The present case describes the use of connective tissue graft (CTG) in the treatment of isolated lingual recession on mandibular lateral incisor using minimally invasive tunneling technique.