PURPOSE To analyze the dimensions of the embrasure space between the maxillary central incisors as potential factors influencing interdental papilla fill and height. METHODS The embrasure dimensions between the maxillary central incisors of 100 subjects (40 females/60 males) were assessed with clinical, study model, and radiographic examinations. Variables of the complete and deficient papill...

background: localized alveolar ridge defect may create physiological and pathological problems. developments in surgical techniques have made it simpler to change the confi guration of a ridge to create a more aesthetic and more easily cleansable shape. the purpose of this study was to compare the effi cacy of alveolar ridge augmentation using a subepithelial connective tissue graft in pouch an...

The structure and innervation of the papilla incisiva (papilla palatina) of the shrew, Sorex unguiculatus were studied by light and electron microscopy. The papillary region of the shrew consists of the papilla proper and two epithelial processes. The main part of the papilla, with the epithelial processes, lies anterior to the incisors and is thus in the vestibulum oris. The papilla is compose...

The feasibility of full-spectrum endoscopy (FUSE) esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD), providing a 245-degree field of view with double imagers on the front and left side of the endoscope was evaluated. Twenty-one healthy individuals (15 male, median age, 35 years) underwent upper gastrointestinal screening using FUSE-EGD. The primary end point was the rate of successful visualization of Vater's p...

BACKGROUND/AIMS We aimed to evaluate whether the advanced techniques have influenced the minor papilla approach. METHODS We studied the success rate of guide wire insertion by using ordinary techniques and advanced techniques (rendezvous method and precut method) in 30 patients via the minor papilla. We compared the selection of the access routes between before (52 patients) and after (28 pat...

lignant obstruction or to treat benign biliary diseases. The technique is less invasive and guarantees high clinical success rates with low morbidity.1,2 In particular, a precise measurement of the length of stenotic area from the papilla makes it possible to place the stent successfully under fluoroscopic monitoring. Although previously taken abdominal computed tomography or magnetic resonance...

The American Academy of Periodontology 1 has defined marginal tissue recession as an acquired deformity with the gingival margin being located apical to the cementoenamel junction (CEJ), resulting in exposed root surface and loss of attached gingiva. Gingival recession is a common feature in populations with high as well as poor standards of oral hygiene 2 . Many factors have been proposed to i...

PURPOSE This study examined the factors that can be associated with the appearance of the interproximal papilla. METHODS One hundred and forty-seven healthy interproximal papillae between the maxillary central incisors were examined. For each subject, a digital photograph and periapical radiograph of the interdental embrasure were taken using a 1-mm grid metal piece. The following parameters ...