Panacea to lost gingival tissue architecture and spacing: Silicone gingival prosthesis

Panacea to lost gingival tissue architecture and spacing: Silicone gingival prosthesis

The positive psychological effects of improving patients' smile often contribute to an improved self-image and enhanced self-esteem. Periodontal disease may lead to tooth and tissue loss that can result in esthetic problems. Combined periodontal/prosthodontic treatment for patients with advanced disease is well documented. This case report illustrates a method of treatment for an advanced tissu...

Gingival Tissue and Pregnancy

During pregnancy, many changes take place in both systemic and local environments leading to a significant increase in the severity of gingivitis. In recent years, many studies have assessed the changes that occur within the gingival tissue during pregnancy and their potential impact on the foetus. Pregnancy is defined as a state that includes fertilization, implantation and embryonic and fetal...

IL-34 Expression in Gingival Fibroblasts, Gingival Crevicular Fluid and Gingival Tissue

― GINGIVAL MASK ‖ — Restoring the lost smile .

Periodontal attachment loss in the maxillary anterior region can often lead to esthetic and functional clinical problems including disproportional and elongated clinical crowns and visible interdental embrasures. Gingival replacement prosthesis have historically been used to replace lost tissue. An acrylic resin gingival veneer is an easily constructed, inexpensive, and practical device to opti...

A conservative method to reproduce lost gingival tissue--an innovative approach.

One of the greatest assets a person can have is a smile that shows beautiful, natural teeth. The restoration of a smile is one of the most appreciated and gratifying services a dentist can render. The positive psychologic effects of improving a patient's smile often contribute to an improved self image and enhanced self esteem. Periodontal attachment loss in the maxillary anterior region can of...