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...

Regenerative Treatment of Severe Periodontitis in the Anterior Maxilla

Advanced periodontitis in the anterior maxilla may be associated with an unaesthetic smile. When...

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...

See Tomorrow Today

In the field of oral aesthetics, the final vision should be perceived before treatment...

Soft-Tissue Root Coverage: Clinical Rationale and Case Report

Although tissue grafting for root coverage is not a new concept,1  periodontal plastic surgery...

Predictable Soft-Tissue Management with Radiosurgery

    One type of surgical intervention that was used in the 1960s, had...

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...

The Relationship Between Periodontal Diseases and Respiratory Diseases

The increased bacterial burden resulting from poor oral hygiene and periodontal diseases may increase...

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...

The Future of Periodontal Diagnostic Testing

Traditionally, periodontal disease has been diagnosed by a radiographic and clinical examination including the...