Comparison of acellular dermal matrix allografts and connective tissue autografts in soft-tissue augmentation around immediate implants: A pilot study.

Background: Immediate implant has multiple advantages but does not prevent the reduction in dimension of the labial cortical plate due to bone remodelling and soft-tissue collapse along with gingival recession. This Randomised Controlled Trial (RCT) was carried out to evaluate the changes in peri-implant soft-tissue dimensions after the immediate implant along with soft-tissue augmentation with acellular dermal matrix and connective tissue autografts.

Methods: Twenty clinical cases requiring tooth extraction in the anterior region of the maxilla (single rooted tooth) were selected and randomly divided.

Plasma cell gingivitis: A perplexing and rare clinical entity.

Plasma cell gingivitis (PCG) is a diagnostic dilemma for clinicians. It is also referred to as atypical gingivostomatitis, idiopathic gingivostomatitis, allergic gingivostomatitis, and plasma cell gingivostomatitis which are characterized by bright fiery red gingiva with spontaneous bleeding on slight provocation. It is often confused with inflammatory gingival enlargement, erythematosus lichen planus, and other lesions.

Management of inadequate keratinized gingiva and millers class III or IV gingival recession using two-stage free gingival graft procedure.

Background: Prognosis in the management of Millers Class III or IV gingival recession is often fair to poor, which is further decreased by factors such as inadequate keratinized gingiva. Very few modalities show long-term success in the management of gingival recession with inadequate keratinized gingiva, free gingival graft (FGG) being one such technique.

Materials And Methods: Ten individuals with Millers Class III or IV recession and inadequate keratinized gingiva were recruited for the study.

Comparative evaluation of laser-microtextured implant versus machined collar implant for soft and hard tissue attachment: A clinical and radiological study.

Background: Various mechanical modifications in the collar region of endosseous implants is a challenge for better performance and osseointegration. Here is a comparative evaluation being carried out to find out the effect of the machined collar (MC) and Laser-Lok (LL)-modified titanium implants on the success of implants being commonly advocated in partially edentulous among serving personnel and their families.

Materials And Methods: Twenty-four patients with appropriate inclusion and exclusion criteria were selected for placement of Biohorizons MC and LL implants in 12 cases each.

Immediate Non-functional Loading of Single Tooth Uniti™ Implants into Avulsed Tooth Sockets Following Ridge Augmentation in the Anterior Maxilla: A Case Series.

To assess the clinical effectiveness of immediate non-functional loading of single-tooth implant placed into avulsed tooth socket following ridge augmentation in the anterior maxilla with bioglass bone substitute and biocollagen membrane. The clinical outcome of immediate non-functional loaded implants up to 24 months after placement into avulsed tooth sockets in anterior maxilla were evaluated in 15 patients. Implants were immediately restored with acrylic resin provisional crowns.