Pharmacological management of pain after periodontal surgery: a systematic review with meta-analysis.

Objectives: To assess and compare the pharmacological effect of different drugs on pain relief after periodontal surgery.

Materials And Methods: Five databases were searched up to September 2019. The eligible studies comprised randomized clinical trials, involving only adult individuals that received any periodontal surgery and presenting two distinct groups of therapeutic regimens to control postoperative pain.

Periodontal esthetic surgery to improve a natural smile: Report case with 2-year follow-up.

The objective in this case report is to present a correction of excessive gingival exposure performed through periodontal esthetic surgery, using clinical crown lengthening and lip repositioning. The patient reported discomfort when smiling due to excessive gingival exposure, and clinical and photographic examinations of the patient showed vertical maxillary growth as the main diagnosis. In the digital smile design, the possibility of crown lengthening observed for teeth - upper left and right central incisors and upper left lateral incisor.

Combined effect of end-rounded versus tapered bristles and a dentifrice on plaque removal and gingival abrasion.

Two previous clinical studies evaluated the effect of end-rounded versus tapered bristles of soft manual brushes on the removal of plaque and gingival abrasion. However, the combined effect of an abrasive dentifrice on these outcomes has yet to be understood. The purpose of the present study was to compare the incidence of gingival abrasion and the degree of plaque removal obtained after the use of toothbrushes with tapered or end-rounded bristles in the presence or absence of an abrasive dentifrice.

The influence of chronic stress imposed on pregnant rats on the induced bone loss in their adult offspring.

Background And Objective: Stress during pregnancy may alter offspring susceptibility to diseases during adulthood. In the present study, female Lewis rats were subjected to chronic stress during the gestational period, and the effect of this stress was evaluated histometrically on the progression of ligature-induced bone loss in their adult offspring.

Material And Methods: After confirming pregnancy, half of the pregnant rats were randomly designated as control animals (no stress regimen was imposed), and the other half was submitted to a chronic stress model (immobilization at cold temperature) between the 7th and the 18th gestational day.