Periodontics
The Functional and Aesthetic Indications for Soft- Tissue (Gingival) Grafting
The healthy soft tissue surrounding the natural dentition is composed of the gingiva and...
Periodontics
Regenerative Treatment of Severe Periodontitis in the Anterior Maxilla
Advanced periodontitis in the anterior maxilla may be associated with an unaesthetic smile. When...
Periodontics
A Perspective Regarding the Role of Local Drug Delivery in the Treatment of Chronic Periodontitis: Things You Should Know
Periodontal diseases are infections of the periodontium.1 Once there is an immune response to...
Periodontics
See Tomorrow Today
In the field of oral aesthetics, the final vision should be perceived before treatment...
Periodontics
Soft-Tissue Root Coverage: Clinical Rationale and Case Report
Although tissue grafting for root coverage is not a new concept,1 periodontal plastic surgery...
Periodontics
Predictable Soft-Tissue Management with Radiosurgery
One type of surgical intervention that was used in the 1960s, had...
Periodontics
Stabilizing Periodontally Compromised Teeth With Fiber Reinforced Composite Resin
For those patients with moderate-to-severe periodontal disease, tooth mobility can contribute to discomfort when...
Periodontics
The Relationship Between Periodontal Diseases and Respiratory Diseases
The increased bacterial burden resulting from poor oral hygiene and periodontal diseases may increase...
Periodontics
Closing the Gap A Team-Based Treatment Plan Yields “You’ve Changed My Life” Results
What can be more rewarding than a patient telling her dentist, “You’ve changed my...
Periodontics
The Future of Periodontal Diagnostic Testing
Traditionally, periodontal disease has been diagnosed by a radiographic and clinical examination including the...