Macrodontia is a rare but cosmetically challenging dental anomaly. The following case report is described of a young girl with macrodontia central incisors who was treated with direct composite veneer and gingival color composite. The aesthetic outcome was satisfactory without unnecessary loss of teeth.  

Aim: This study aims to evaluate and validate the sensibility level of agreement between different gingival color measures obtained by a spectrophotometer (SPECTRO) photography (PHOTO) method. Methods: Among 40 patients, was measured 2 mm apical margin CIE L*, a*, b* system using reflectance photography’s plus software. The three (m1, m2, m3) in parameters b*, ΔE (color variation) evaluated ran...

PURPOSE The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of implant abutment material on peri-implant soft tissue color using intraoral spectrophotometric analysis and to compare the clinical outcomes with patient and clinician perception and satisfaction. MATERIALS AND METHODS Thirty patients and four prosthodontic faculty members participated. Abutments were zirconia, gold-hued titanium...

Extensive gingival recessions associated with cervical abrasions are common among the population. Several different surgical and/or restorative therapies have been proposed to correct these lesions. This manuscript reports the treatment of multiple gingival recessions associated to cervical abrasions. The procedure involved the utilization of subepithelial connective tissue graft (SCTG) combine...

The color of the gingiva has an important role in determining esthetics individual. There are many etiological factors responsible for gingival pigmentation. Depigmentation can be done by various procedures which include scalpel surgery, cryosurgery, bur abrasion, laser surgery and electrosurgery. Among these procedures, depigmentation is most comfortable method.

Effects of age on cyclosporin A- (CsA) induced gingival overgrowth were investigated in Fischer rats. Rats 15, 30, 45, and 60 days old were fed a diet containing cyclosporin A (120-200 micrograms/g) for 40 days. Gingival overgrowth was estimated by measuring the gingival sulcus depth with a thin color slide probe under a stereoscopic dissecting microscope. The youngest group (15 days old) of ra...

The purpose of this study was to compare full metal crowns with two different types of veneering material - ceramics and polymer after a two-year period in a function. The aim was to evaluate the changes of occlusal relief, marginal adaptation, break of material, changes of shape and color and gingival status. One hundred and two crowns were examined in 34 patients immediately after cementation...

OBJECTIVES It has been claimed that periodontal dressing reduces the risk of wound infection, bleeding and granulation tissue formation and improves tissue healing. This study sought to assess the effect of periodontal dressing on wound healing and patient satisfaction following periodontal flap surgery. MATERIALS AND METHODS This clinical trial was conducted on 33 patients presenting to Hama...

UNLABELLED The development of all-ceramic systems following metalceramics restorations allowed simulation of natural dentition due to favorable esthetics and resistance. In-Ceram is an alternative when esthetics is primordial as well as resistance required in rehabilitation. However, an ideal smile is associated to not only shape, color, texture and translucency but also harmony with gingival t...