Facial profile of young indian women from Maharashtra-A cross-sectional pilot study.

Context: The anthropometric facial clinical proportions are used in the field of orthodontics, maxillofacial and plastic surgery for aesthetic or abnormality corrections. There is lack of enough literature on the facial profiles of Indians.

Aim: To assess correlations between facial parameters and stature of young Maharashtrian women by using anthropometry.

Evaluation of platelet-rich fibrin in the treatment of decorticated intrabony defects: a randomized clinical trial.

Objective: The objective of the present study was to evaluate the clinical and radiographic outcomes of intrabony defects treated with decortication (intramarrow penetration) alone versus decortication combined with platelet-rich fibrin in periodontitis patients followed up for 6 months postsurgery.

Method And Materials: A total of 46 intrabony defects from periodontitis patients with a mean age of 36.30 ± 6.

Formation and stability of mucogingival junction on teeth without clinically detectable mucogingival junction secondary to vestibular extension procedure done for multiple adjacent teeth: A clinical study.

Context: There are very limited data on the postsurgical formation of a mucogingival junction (MGJ) on teeth without its clinical detectability.

Aims: The purpose of this study was to assess the formation and stability of MGJ on teeth without clinically detectable MGJ secondary to vestibular extension procedures for multiple adjacent teeth evaluated 6 months postoperatively.

Settings And Design: This prospective interventional single-arm clinical study was conducted in the department of Periodontology, which was approved by the institutional ethical committee, MUHS, Nashik, and registered with the Clinical Trial Registry of India.

A study to evaluate the prevalence of teeth without clinically detectable mucogingival junction.

Context: The mucogingival junction (MGJ) is one of the important anatomical entities which mark the apical termination of attached gingiva, except that at palatal side. Its position is genetically determined like other organs and tissues in our body. There are certain anatomic aberrations such as abnormal teeth eruption or high frenal attachments and pathologies, such as periodontitis, leading to its absence.

A detailed description and 16-year validation of a new suturing method for stabilizing connective tissue grafts at recipient sites for root coverage and gingival augmentation.

Background: Which are the different ways of stabilizing connective tissue grafts (CTGs) for root coverage and gingival augmentation by means of placement of sutures? There are various defined and undefined ways of stabilizing CTGs depending on experience and personal preferences. Most of the techniques profess use of absorbable sutures in separate interrupted fashion (sutures at the corners of the graft wherever possible).

Aim: This paper describes a new suturing method, "the lingually-tied horizontal mattress contouring suture," for stabilization of CTGs with or without epithelialized collar at the recipient site, for use with papilla retention and sparing techniques to treat marginal tissue recessions.

Adjunctive Effect of Autologous Platelet-Rich Fibrin in the Treatment of Intrabony Defects in Localized Aggressive Periodontitis Patients: A Randomized Controlled Split-Mouth Clinical Trial.

The aim of this study was to investigate the clinical and radiologic efficacy of autologous platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) in the treatment of intrabony defects associated with localized aggressive periodontitis (LAP). A total of 30 sites, 2 sites per individual in 15 LAP patients, were treated with modified flap operation (MFO; Kirkland flap) alone or combined with autologous PRF. The study variables included plaque index, sulcus bleeding index, probing depth (PD), clinical attachment level (CAL), and gingival marginal level at baseline and 12 months postoperatively.

The 50 most cited manuscripts by Indian periodontists: a citation analysis of PubMed database.

Background: Personality of a scientific publication enhances after receiving citations which in turn reflect its recognition and impact on science. There are no reported citation analyses of publications in Indian context.

Objectives: Analyze citations received by publications of Indian periodontists available with Pubmed database which were published till 1st March, 2012 and to select top-50-cited articles based on Pubmed citations till 15th May, 2012.

Prevalence of dental erosion among young competitive swimmers: a pilot study.

The objective of the study presented was to determine the prevalence of oral problems--eg, dental erosion, rough surfaces, pain--among young competitive swimmers in India, because no such studies are reported. Its design was a cross-sectional study with a questionnaire and clinical examination protocols. It was conducted in a community setting on those who were involved in regular swimming in pools.

Buccinator muscle repositioning.

Anatomical aberrations and abnormalities are frequently associated with functional, psychosocial, and emotional problems. One such aberration is crestal attachment of frenum or muscle on the alveolar processes of the jaws. Crestal attachment of buccinator muscle is a rare phenomenon, which may pose various problems in routine oral exercises/functions or restoring the edentulous area.

Buccinator muscle repositioning: a case report.

Anatomical abnormalities are frequently associated with problems. One such abnormality is crestal attachment of the frenum or muscle on the alveolar process. Crestal attachment of buccinator muscle is a rare phenomenon.

An evaluation of the effectiveness and predictability of transpositional flap vs connective tissue graft for coverage of Miller's class-I and class-II facial marginal tissue recession lesions: a clinical study.

Background: There has been no study to date comparing the effectiveness and predictability of transpositional flap (TF) with that of the gold standard connective tissue graft (CTG) for root coverage. This study was performed during 2001-2002 at Government Dental College and Hospital, Mumbai India.

Objectives: To evaluate the effectiveness and predictability of TF vs CTG for coverage of Miller's class I and class II facial marginal tissue recession defects.

Accidental ingestion of BiTine ring and a note on inefficient ring separation forceps.

Background: Accidental ingestion of medium-to-large instruments is relatively uncommon during dental treatment but can be potentially dangerous. A case of BiTine ring ingestion is presented with a note on inefficient ring separation forceps.

Case Description: A 28-year-old male patient accidentally ingested the BiTine ring (2 cm diameter, 0.