The aim of this study was to examine the influence of collagen coating on titanium on the initial attachment of human gingival fibroblasts for the development of the implant with periimplant soft tissue attachment. The morphological changes of cultured human gingival fibroblasts were investigated by scanning electron microcopy (SEM). Four different surfaces, i.e. non-coated mirror-polished tita...

295 ABSTRACT: Gingival overgrowth (GO) is one of the most important clinical features of gingival pathology. Amlodipine is a comparatively new III generation calcium channels blocker, used for management of cardiovascular disorders. Although it is considered safe, it can also rarely induce GO. A case of severe amlodipine-induced GO, complicated by inflammatory changes due to plaque accumulation...

The aim of this randomized, controlled split-mouth clinical trial was to assess the effect LLLT on wound healing after modified coronally advanced flap (MCAF) procedure for treatment isolated recession-type defects. Fifteen patients with bilaterally symmetrical gingival recessions (Miller’s Class I or II, a combination both) were enrolled in study. After modified, technique implemented, diode l...

the use of low level laser to reduce pain, inflammation and edema, to promote wound, deeper tissues and nerves healing, and to prevent tissue damage has been known for almost forty years since the invention of lasers. this review will cover some of the proposed cellular mechanisms responsible for the effect of visible light on mammalian cells, including cytochrome c oxidase (with absorption pea...

low level laser therapy (lllt) uses a light source that generates extremely pure light, of a single wavelength1. the effect is not thermal, but rather related to photochemical reactions in the cells. lllt was introduced as an alternative non-invasive treatment for oa about 10 years ago, but its effectiveness is still controversial2. a cochrane review of lllt in osteoarthritis included five tria...

Introduction: Periodontitis and diabetes have a combined systemic local effect on tooth supporting structure has been reported for decades. The gold standard treatment protocol would be scaling root planing (SRP), which when with laser therapy an additional benefit in the reduction of clinical parameters glycated haemoglobin (HbA1c) levels. Objective: To evaluate effectiveness without Diode app...