Background: Smoking, which is an important risk factor for periodontitis, induces oxidative
stress in the body and causes an imbalance between reactive oxygen species (ROS) and …

Objective: A comparative evaluation of the gingival depigmentation by using Tetrafluoroethane
cryosurgery and the gingival abrasion technique–2 years of follow up. Material and …

Dental esthetic needs of patients are increasing with a greater demand on pleasing look.
This demand gets fulfilled not only by having healthy set of dentition but also esthetically …

Purpose: Gingival enlargement, also synonymous with the terms gingival hyperplasia or
hypertrophy, is defined as an abnormal overgrowth of gingival tissues. A case of a 19–year–old …

Background: The possibility of impaired antioxidant status and so increased oxidative damage
in periodontal disease is being conjectured. The present randomized controlled study …

An abnormal upper labial frenum is capable of retracting the gingival margin, creating a
diastema, limiting lip movement, and in cases of a high smile line, affecting esthetics also. When …

Aim: To assess and compare the effectiveness of Manual toothbrushing reinforced with
audiovisual instructions with powered toothbrushing, among the institutionalized mentally …

doi: 10.1111/j.1741‐2358.2011.00603.x Prevalence of gingival overgrowth among elderly
patients under amlodipine therapy at a large Indian teaching hospital Objectives: To …

Porphyromonas. gingivalis (P. gingivalis) is an obligate, asaccharolytic, gram-negative
bacteria commonly associated with increased periodontal and systemic inflammation. P. …

Background: Owing to its stimulatory effect on angiogenesis and epithelialization, platelet-rich
fibrin (PRF) is an excellent material for enhancing wound healing. The use of PRF …