Esthetic periodontal considerations in orthodontic treatment--the management of excessive gingival display. (1/4)
This paper examines various esthetic periodontal considerations during orthodontic treatment. The management of excessive gingival display caused by altered passive eruption is reviewed, with emphasis on causes, recognition, diagnosis and surgical management of this problem. A case of orthodontic treatment of excessive gingival display associated with altered passive eruption of the maxillary incisors is reviewed to demonstrate appropriate management. With proper diagnosis, soft-tissue periodontal procedures after completion of orthodontic treatment can enhance the patient's final appearance. (+info)Correcting the frenal pull and increasing the width of keratinized mucosa around endosseous implants using denudation procedure. (2/4)
The frenum exerts a pull upon the tissue and can lead to the continuation of the lesion, and the keratinized tissue provides increased resistance to the periodontium. Various techniques have been used to deepen the vestibule and increase the keratinized mucosa. However, there is no case report on correcting the frenal pull and increasing the keratinized mucosa around dental implant using denudation procedure. This article presents a case of frenal pull that was corrected with denudation procedure with the incision line within the keratinized tissue. (+info)Coronally advanced flap in combination with acellular dermal matrix with or without enamel matrix derivatives for root coverage. (3/4)
(+info)The use of stereophotogrammetry in oral surgery: measurement of area changes after secondary epithelization and grafting vestibuloplasties. (4/4)
(+info)Vestibuloplasty is a surgical procedure performed to improve the size, shape, and/or function of the vestibule, which is the area surrounding the entrance to the vagina in females or the urethra in males. The primary goal of this procedure is to enhance the patient's ability to wear dental prostheses (such as dentures) more comfortably and securely by increasing the surface area and retention of the oral mucosa.
In a typical vestibuloplasty, the surgeon carefully incises the mucous membrane lining the vestibule, folds it back, and then uses a graft (often taken from another part of the patient's mouth) to expand the area. Once the graft is in place, the surgeon sutures the edges together and allows the site to heal.
It is important to note that vestibuloplasty is not a commonly performed procedure and should only be considered under the guidance of a skilled and experienced oral and maxillofacial or plastic surgeon. Patients must carefully weigh the potential benefits against the risks, which may include infection, bleeding, scarring, graft rejection, or changes in sensation.