Innervation of the molar gland and blood vessels in the lower lip, gingiva and cheek mucous membrane was investigated in the cat with the aid of whole mount acetylthiocholinesterase (WATChE) histochemistry and retrograde neuronal tracing methods with horseradish peroxidase (HRP) and HRP-conjugated wheat germ agglutinin (WGA-HRP). The molar gland was found to be supplied from the buccal nerve an...

PURPOSE The purpose of this study is to evaluate and compare the shear bond strength of the gingiva-colored composite resin and the tooth-colored composite resin to porcelain, metal and zirconia. MATERIALS AND METHODS Sixty cylindrical specimens were fabricated and divided into the following 6 groups (Group 1-W: tooth-colored composite bonded to porcelain, Group 1-P: gingiva-colored composite...

Purpose: To establish a digital assessment method for changes in gingiva morphology following initial periodontal therapy.

a 28-year-old male farmer presented with a chief complaint of itching and extreme dis-comfort on the entire maxillary and mandibular gingivae. he was diagnosed with gingival myiasis and scaling was performed on both jaws. however because of the multiple larvae, complete removal with simple curettage and scaling was not feasible, therefore flap sur-gery was performed on the maxilla. one week lat...

Physical examination There were multiple ulcerations over the lower lip (Figure 1). The gingiva was swollen and inflamed (Figure 1). Lace-like whitish streaks and well-defined Date: 13 March, 2002 Venue: Yaumatei Dermatology Clinic Organizer: Social Hygiene Service, DH; Clinico-pathological Seminar whitish plaques were found on the lower lip, gingiva and the left buccal mucosa (Figures 1& 2). T...

BACKGROUND Peripheral odontoma arising in the extraosseous soft tissues is rare and if not removed early, may enlarge over time and eventually erupt in the oral cavity. CASE PRESENTATION A 15-year-old girl presented with "denticles on the gingiva". During the intraoral examination, seven small tooth-like structures were found. These were exposed in the anterior left gingiva between the perman...

This case report describes the treatment of a patient with a horizontally impacted maxillary central incisor, a canine in the same quadrant, and an inclusion tendency. Due to severe crowing in the maxilla and the Class II molar relationship on the impaction side, a 2-stage treatment plan was developed. In the first stage, the right first premolar and deciduous canine were extracted; this allowe...

Thirty-two dental students between 19-29 years of age with no pathologic pockets performed supervised oral hygiene (daily supervision with the Plak-Lite® dis­ closing system) 3 1 for 6 weeks. Following this period, the gingiva of all buccal and lingual tooth surfaces was assessed using the Gingival Index system. 2 Oral hy­ giene was scored on all surfaces according to the criteria of the Plaque...

In this case of extensive gingival recession (Miller's Class II) and mild physiologic pigmentation, an alternative method for the placement of Amaris Gingiva-Colored Composite was used to produce a non-invasive, aesthetic result acceptable to the patient. In restoring the defects in the entire maxilla of this patient, the opaquers were not mixed, but applied individually, directly to various ar...

Plasma cell gingivitis is a rare condition characterized by diffuse and massive infiltration of plasma cells into the sub-epithelial connective tissue. It is usually considered to be a hypersensitive reaction to an allergen, although the exact etiology remains unknown. Clinically, it appears as a diffuse, erythematous and edematous growth in anterior maxillary gingiva with a sharp demarcation a...