Surgical Management of Aberrant Labial Frenum Using Modified Z-Frenuloplasty: A Case Report.

Frenum is a mucous membrane fold that attaches lips and cheek to the alveolar mucosa, gingiva, and the underlying periosteum. The maxillary frenum can contribute to esthetic problems and can compromise the orthodontic outcome in cases of midline diastema, thus leading to treatment relapse. In addition to this, it may jeopardize the health of the gingival, when it is attached too tightly to the gingival margin, by interference in the plaque control or owing to the muscle pull. These situations can be managed with the help of frenectomy. The presenting case report demonstrates the frenectomy of an anomalous labial frenum in a 20-year-old male using modified Z-frenuloplasty technique.

Soft tissue ridge augmentation using “roll technique” – A case report.

The defects of the alveolar ridge can result from various causes, most common being the collapse of alveolar bone during extraction. Localized defects of alveolar crest impair prosthetic rehabilitation due to poor emergence profile of the pontic which in turn adversely affects the aesthetics and function. Several alternatives have been proposed to restore the damaged ridge by hard and soft tissue augmentation. Various soft tissue ridge augmentation techniques have been used to augment alveolar ridge with varying success. The present clinical report describes the “roll technique” as a means of soft tissue ridge augmentation to treat alveolar ridge defects.

Platelet Rich Plasma a Boon for Periodontal Regeneration: A Review.

Platelet rich plasma (PRP) is the component of blood that is rich in platelets. When put in the wound site, it accelerates the healing by using body’s natural healing responses. Th e aim was to review the concepts of PRP and its applications in the dental fi eld. MEDLINE, Google Scholar and EMBASE was searched using terms PRP, platelet concentrates, autologous platelet gel, plasma very rich in platelets. It has been substantiated in the literature that the PRP has an ability to enhance the regenerative process of the human body by using patient’s own blood. Th e application of PRP off ers the dental patient something that is safe from outside disease transmission or immunogenic reactions.

Using a portable sulfide monitor as a motivational tool: A clinical study.

Aims and Objectives: Bad breath has a significant impact on daily life of those who suffer from it. Oral malodor may rank only behind dental caries and periodontal disease as the cause of patient's visit to dentist. An aim of this study was to use a portable sulfide monitor as a motivational tool for encouraging the patients towards the better oral hygiene by correlating the plaque scores with sulfide monitor scores, and comparing the sulfide monitor scores before and after complete prophylaxis and 3 months after patient motivation. Materials and Methods : 30 patients with chronic periodontitis, having chief complaint of oral malodor participated in this study. At first visit, the plaque scores (P1) and sulfide monitor scores before (BCR1) and after complete oral prophylaxis (BCR2) were taken. Then the patients were motivated towards the better oral hygiene. After 3 months, plaque scores (P2) and sulfide monitor scores (BCR3) were recorded again. Statistical Analysis: It was done using SPSS (student package software for statistical analysis). Paired sample test was performed. Results: Statistically significant reduction in sulfide monitor scores was reported after the complete oral prophylaxis and 3 months after patient motivation. Plaque scores were significantly reduced after a period of 3 months. Plaque scores and breathchecker scores were positively correlated. Conclusion : An intensity of the oral malodor was positively correlated with the plaque scores. The portable sulfide monitor was efficacious in motivating the patients towards the better oral hygiene.