The aim of this clinical article is to review the methods of depigmentation of melanin pigmentation of gingiva and explain scalpel surgical technique for depigmentation of gingiva.

Three-dimensional structures of connective tissue papillae of the human gingiva were studied by scanning electron microscopy. Specimens were obtained from human cadavers fixed with 10% formaldehyde. The free gingiva, attached gingiva and alveolar mucosa were excised from the incisor, canine and molar regions. They were further fixed with 2.5% glutaraldehyde and treated with 2 N NaOH for 2 weeks...

Objectives: To describe the versatility of acellular fetal bovine dermal matrix as an alternative to human cadaveric allograft for head and neck reconstructive procedures in children. Study Design: Case series with chart review. Methods: A database of pediatric operative procedures was queried for the use of acellular fetal bovine dermal matrix over a 16-month period. Indications for reconstruc...

Gingival tissues in human cadavers were examined the blood vessel diameter in the depths of the gingival pockets such as three groups: gingiva adjacent to a sulcus of 2 mm (Group 1); gingiva adjacent to a 2-4-mm sulcus (Group 2); and gingiva adjacent to a sulcus of > 4 mm (Group 3). A meaningful significant difference was seen observed in gingival pocket side, intermediate and outer layer side ...

AIM Melanin pigmentation of the gingiva occurs in all ethnicities. Excessive pigmentation is an esthetic concern that has increased awareness about de pigmentation procedures. The purpose of the present study was to correlate skin color and gender with intensity and distribution of gingival melanin pigmentation in a group of South Indians. METHODS 200 male and female non smoking healthy subje...

We compared fascial wounds repaired with non-cross-linked intact porcine-derived acellular dermal matrix versus primary closure in a large-animal hernia model. Incisional hernias were created in Yucatan pigs and repaired after 3 weeks via open technique with suture-only primary closure or intraperitoneally placed porcine-derived acellular dermal matrix. Progressive changes in mechanical and bio...

Alteration in size of gingiva is one the clinical features periodontal disease. Increase gingiva, which termed as gingival enlargement or over growth a common sign disease and matter great concern. alters physiologic contour creates areas plaque accumulation, intereferes with regular oral hygiene procedures aesthetic problems. In severe cases, it interefere mastication phonation. Enlargement ma...

Limitations of synthetic biomaterials for abdominal wall repair have led investigators to seek naturally derived matrices, such as human acellular dermis, because of their excellent biocompatibility and their ability to naturally interface with host tissues with minimal tissue response. In this study, we investigated two different biomaterials derived from human dermis (FlexHD acellular dermis ...

The gingiva surrounds each tooth and comprises the free gingival(gingival margin), attached gingiva and gingival sulcus. The attached gingiva is firmly attached to the underlying periosteum of the alveolar bone. It is continuous with the alveolar (or oral) mucosa and is demarcated from it by the muco-gingival junction. The free (or marginal) gingiva is that found coronal (ie towards the crown) ...

This study was undertaken to examine the levels of insoluble immune complexes in healthy and inflamed gingiva by measuring citrate buffer-elutable IgG. After establishment a clinically healthy gingiva by continuous toothbrushing for 6 weeks, the experimental gingivitis was induced by placement of silk floss ligature to accelerate plaque formation for 1 week, 1 and 3 months. The excised gingiva ...