This case series describes a modified technique for increasing the width of the attached gingiva (AG). The described technique is a variation of the apically repositioned flap technique previously proposed by Freidman in 1962. The modified apically repositioned flap (MARF) technique uses a single horizontal incision within the keratinized tissue (KT), elevating a split-thickness flap, and sutur...

statement of the problem: recently allogenic mesenchymal stem cells are proposed to have multipotential progenitor cell capabilities to differentiate into cementoblasts, osteoblasts, and periodontal ligament fibroblasts. purpose: the aim of the present study was to compare the efficacy of human umbilical stem cells cultured on polylactic acid (pla), polyglycolic acid (pga) membrane with pla/pga...

STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM Gingival recession has been considered as the most challenging issue in the field of periodontal plastic surgery. PURPOSE The purpose of this study was to evaluate the clinical efficacy of root coverage procedures by using partial thickness double pedicle graft and compare it with full thickness double pedicle graft. MATERIALS AND METHOD Eight patients, aged 15 to 5...

Background: Gingival anatomic factors, chronic trauma, periodontitis, and tooth alignment are the main conditions leading to gingival recession. The present study was conducted compare root coverage of localized GR using modified coronally advanced flap (CAF) conditioning with 24% EDTA when performed under magnification without magnification. Materials Methods: This on 30 patients Miller’s Clas...

BACKGROUND AND AIM: The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of topical phenytoin on creeping attachment. METHODS: In this pilot quasi-experimental study, 8 patients referring to Kerman School of Dentistry, Kerman, Iran with Miller class I or II gingival recessions were selected using convenient non-random sampling if they needed root coverage and met the study's inclusion criteria. The...

nowadays, due to recent developments and researches in dental science, it is possible to preserve and restore previously extracted cases such as teeth with extensive caries, fractured or less appropriate cases for crown coverage as well as teeth with external perforation caused by restorative pins. in order to restore the teeth with preservation of periodontium, we should know thoroughly physio...

background and aims. gingival recession (gr), a common problem in periodontium, is associated with various etiologic factors. there is controversy over the role and importance of these factors. the aim of this study was to evaluate the etiologic factors of gr in a group of subjects in northwest iran. materials and methods. in this case-control study, patients referring to a university clinic (1...