Abstract The interdental papilla is of utmost importance in smile aesthetics. Missing tissue often raises an aesthetic concern; however, the issue more than just complication. This study reviews most commonly seen cases and methods to minimize complications caused by missing tissue. technique that will be discussed from nonsurgical techniques, including composite restoration, indirect restorati...

The purpose of clinical crown lengthening is to increase the extent of supragingival tooth structure for restorative or esthetic purposes. The present article aims at comparing three different crown lengthening techniques. This study was conducted in department of periodontics. It included 30 patients, 15 males and 15 females. Patients were equally and randomly divided into three groups. Group ...

OBJECTIVES To describe a new technique, the reinforced interdental crossover composite splint (RIC), for transverse mandibular fracture repair in dogs. This technique was compared biomechanically with the established reinforced interdental Stout loop composite splint (RIS) technique. METHODS Six pairs of mandibles from young adult small breed dogs were used for the study. Osteotomies were cre...

Stem Durability Testing of Interdental Brush Masato HOTTA1, Shoichi IMADE2, Akira SANO2, Hiroshi NAKAJIMA3 and Kohji YAMAMOTO1 1Asahi University School of Dentistry , Division of Oral Functional Science and Rehabilitation, Department of Prosthodontics, 1851 Hozumi, Mizuho-city, Gifu 501-0296 Japan 2Jacks Co . Ltd., 3-3 Choeiji, Higashiosaka-city, Osaka 577-0055, Japan 3Meikai University , Schoo...

How to cite this article: Pankaj Gupta, Chaya M David, Manasa Anand Meundi, Abhishek Dubey. Multiple supernumerary teeth in non-syndromic patientA case report and review of literature. International Journal of Contemporary Medical Research 2016;3(2):377380. they can present irregular shape. According to their location they are classified as: • Mesiodens, • Paramolar (situated usually in the int...

This study evaluated different variables to determine their role in the appearance of the central and lateral upper jaw papillae. 292 interdental embrasures were examined. Personal variables were: age, smoke, and use of interproximal hygiene devices. The clinical characteristics were: tooth shape, periodontal biotype and papilla appearance. Radiographic measurements were: root to root distance ...

Th e objectives were to study the frequencies and classifi cation of fractures in young camels and to evaluate the clinical relevance of external fi xation as a method of treatment. Cases of fractures (n = 75) in young camels (less than 2 years old) were studied. On admission, the cause, site, classifi cation, and radiography of the fractures as well as the methods of treatment were investigate...

Background. The "red complex" microorganisms, namely, Porphyromonas gingivalis, Treponema denticola, and Tannerella forsythia are considered as potential pathogens causing HIV-associated periodontal diseases. Moreover, it has been recognized that an association exists between CD4+ T cell counts and periodontal disease progression. Objective. To establish whether CD4+ T cell counts or oral hygie...

Introduction: Smoking is a known risk factor of periodontitis. Cotinine, a metabolic by product of nicotine is involved in the pathogenesis of periodontitis. Changes in gingival microvasculature, gingival epithelium take place which manifest clinically as decreased bleeding on probing and reduced inflammatory response, increased gingival thickness etc. Knowing the importance of gingival thickne...