conclusions cigarette smoking increased some periodontal indexes including pcr and cal, and reduced bop (p < 0.05). results there was not a significant difference in the prevalence of isolated microorganisms between the smokers and nonsmokers. however, the cigarette smoking group had adverse effect on other periodontal indices including pcr, cal, and bop. the mean pcr and cal were significantly...

Currently, there is an increase in the demand for aesthetics, which includes need a beautiful appearance. Gingival hyperpigmentation extremely disturbing aesthetic problem caused by melanin deposition of melanocytes basal and suprabasal layers epithelium. The color pigment can range from pale to dark brown or black, depending on amount distribution tissue. depigmentation therapy periodontal pla...

A beautiful smile surely enhances the individual’s self-confidence. The harmony of is attributable to shape, color, and position teeth in conjunction with gingival tissue. Gingival pigmentation occurs all races man, varies from one race another &amp; caused by a variety external endogenous sources. Excessive deposition melanocytic has significant impact on aesthetics also produces psychological...

OBJECTIVE To evaluate the prevalence of periodontal disease (PD) among Brazilian low-risk pregnant women and its association with sociodemographic factors, habits and oral hygiene. METHOD This cross-sectional study included 334 low-risk pregnant women divided in groups with or without PD. Indexes of plaque and gingival bleeding on probing, probing pocket depth, clinical attachment level and g...

This article, via two clinical cases, describes a micro-surgical treatment protocol that combines a connective tissue graft with a supra-periosteal tunnel technique for correction of recession defects in the mandible. We propose a treatment rationale where the connective tissue graft is voluntarily exposed on the root surface using controlled exposure, resulting in predictable keratinized tissu...

Brook A. Niemiec DVM Diplomate, ADVC Diplomate DEVDC Fellow AVD Veterinary Dental Specialties and Oral Surgery San Diego, Murrieta, Irvine, Ontario, Santa Barbara, Las Vegas, New Orleans The level of gingival inflammation is broken down into several stages. However, these stages are somewhat arbitrary and gingivitis proceeds through them in a fluid fashion, with no clear demarcations. This news...

The aim of this study was to estimate the prevalence of dental and gingival pain and associated factors among Brazilian adolescents (15-19 years of age). Data from 16,126 adolescents who participated in the Brazilian Oral Health Survey SB-Brazil 2002-2003 were used. The outcome measured was dental and gingival pain in the last six months. Independent variables were per capita income, schooling,...

background: gingival involvement is commonly seen in lichen planus, a chronic mucocutaneous infl ammatory condition of the stratifi ed squamous epithelia. it is often painful and may undergo malignant transformation and thus warrants early diagnosis and prompt treatment. the aim of this study is to evaluate the use of a bioresorbable membrane (polyglactin 910) in the management of erosive liche...

BACKGROUND Inflammatory periodontal diseases are found in many dentate individuals, but therapists and researchers who assess disease activity have had to rely on external clinical signs and symptoms to ascertain the health of the subgingival periodontal tissues. However, by using an endoscope in the subgingival environment, the therapist can see the relationship of subgingival tooth-borne accr...