RESULTS: It was showed that laser provided a significant increase (p<0,001) in the distance from the papilla to the incisal edge of the teeth, with no tissue contraction, aspects which were maintained ...

Abstract: The proposed technique based on frequency domain dual wavelength low coherence interferometry (FD-DWLCI) is demonstrated for sensing glucose in ex-vivo human gingival tissue, with ...

Surgical removal with a laser or scalpel to remove the tissue involved in the overgrowth/hyperplasia: If the underlying cause of gingival hyperplasia is not addressed, surgical removal could be ...

which further encourages tissue overgrowth. The treatment for drug-induced gingival hyperplasia focuses on relieving symptoms, restoring oral function, and enhancing the aesthetic appearance of ...

Thirty subjects exhibited mild hyperplasia (a slight increase in the size of the gum tissue, with the interdental papillae, in particular, having a perceptible increase in size, and the size of ...

Drug-induced gingival hyperplasia is a type of hyperplasia from drug side effects. In general, gingival hyperplasia refers to a condition in which the gum tissues surrounding the teeth grow ...

WITHIN the last year, two reports 1, 2 have been published in this journal concerning the effectiveness of antihistamines as a form of therapy for the gingival hyperplasia that is frequently seen ...

Having an impacted tooth or certain fungal or viral infections can also result in infected gums. These can include bone and tissue deterioration, loosening of teeth, dental infections and ...

Some conditions can make people reluctant to show their smiles, such as tooth discoloration, missing teeth, and gingival hyperplasia, an overgrowth of the gums. Gingival hyperplasia affects not only ...

The gingival sulcus is the natural space found between the tooth and the gum tissue that surrounds the tooth. Plaque generally builds up in this area, which in turn can lead to several dental ...

Gum recession is the process in which the tissue that surrounds the teeth pulls away from a tooth, exposing more of the tooth or the tooth's root. This can cause damage to supporting bone.