Periodontics

An Expedited Procedure for Augmenting the Alveolar Ridge

Loss of height and/or width of the alveolar ridge may result from a number...

Dentistry TodayFebruary 1, 20076 Mins read

Periodontics

Antimicrobial Host Response Therapy in Periodontics: A Modern Way to Manage Disease, Part 2

Interest in conservative management of periodontal disease has increased rapidly in the past year...

Dentistry TodayJanuary 1, 200715 Mins read

Periodontics

Management of Periodontitis for HIV-AIDS Patients: Case Study

According to the World Health Organization report of 2003, more than 85% of citizens...

Dentistry TodayJune 1, 20069 Mins read

Periodontics

Assuaging Postoperative Effects of Periodontal Surgery

Periodontal surgery is one of the most common treatment modalities for periodontal disease. The...

Dentistry TodayApril 1, 20069 Mins read

Periodontics

AlloDerm: An Effective Alternative to Palatal Donor Tissue for Treatment of Gingival Recession

Gingival grafting using palatal donor tissue primarily to increase the zone of attached gingiva...

Dentistry TodayJanuary 1, 20069 Mins read

Periodontics

Suturing for Surgical Success

Surgery involves the creation of a wound, and proper closure of this wound is...

Dentistry TodayOctober 1, 200513 Mins read

Periodontics

Immediate Extraction Site Grafting: Materials and Clinical Objectives

Osseous regeneration is now an essential part of periodontal therapy. The efficacy of various...

Dentistry TodayJuly 1, 200513 Mins read

Periodontics

Considerations in Treatment Planning of the Periodontal Patient

The development of a treatment plan for the patient with advanced periodontal disease can...

Dentistry TodayMarch 1, 200511 Mins read

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...

Dentistry TodayJuly 1, 200411 Mins read