A classification system for connective tissue graft incisions is proposed. It categorizes the design of the palatal incision into three classes. In addition to the basic classification, two subclasses are mentioned in this article. Additional descriptions are included to further define the incision design. The use of such a classification should assist future communication among clinicians and ...

The recession of the gingiva is increasingly becoming a more prominent condition in the oral health of many patients and should be treated at its earliest detection. The multifactorial etiology, decision modality, and current trends followed in the treatment of gingival recession are discussed in this presentation. The correction of Class I and II gingival recessions are presented as a means of...

background: cardiac involvement in systemic sclerosis (ssc) is more prevalent than previously thought. in this study, the frequency and severity of cardiovascular involvement were assessed in ssc patients referred to firouzgar hospital. methods: fifty-eight patients with ssc, selected from the data bank of ssc patients, were reviewed for the frequency and severity of 8 organ involvements in thi...

stem cells are of great interest for regenerating disturbed tissues and organs. these cells are commonly isolated from the bone marrow, but there has been interest in other tissues in the recent years. in this study, we evaluated the possibility of isolation of stem cells from oral connective tissue and investigated their characteristics.in this experimental study, sampling from the bone marrow...

A pleasing smile involves a harmonious relationship among the teeth, the gingival scaffold and the lip framework. In dental profession, aesthetics of the patient is the main factor to be focused on along with treating the disease of the patient. The primary goal of esthetic dental treatment is the restoration to a natural, healthy, and esthetic appearance from an otherwise damaged dentition [1]...

Background and aims. Connective tissue grafts with and without periosteum is used in regenerative treatments of bone and has demonstrated successful outcomes in previous investigations. The aim of present study was to evaluate the effectiveness of connective tissue graft with and without periosteum in regeneration of intrabony defects. Materials and methods. In this single-blind randomized spli...

objective: different surgical procedures have been proposed for the treatment of gingival recessions. the goal of this study was to compare the clinical results of gingival recession treatment using subepithelial connective tissue graft and an acellular dermal matrix allograft. materials and methods: the present study was performed on 5 patients with 9 bilateral miller`s class i or ii gingival ...