Abstract: Oroantral communications (OAC) is a pathological condition characterized by a solution of continuity between the oral cavity and the maxillary sinus as a consequence of the loss of hard tissues (tooth and maxillary bone) and soft tissues (oral and antral mucosa). The trea...

Introduction: Physiological processes in tissue healing have a constant release of growth factors. PRF (Plasma rich in fibrin), being a platelet concentrate, promotes and potentiates tissue regeneration, being used more and more frequently in exodontic procedures. Purpose: Several clinical studies...

INTRODUCTION: Rubber dam isolation (RD) is widely recognized as part of the standard of dental care in a large number of procedures, however over the years, multiple studies and the opinion of several clinicians in this regard have shown that the number of clinicians who ...

Introduction: Currently, there are several types of endodontic sealers with different compositions available on the market. In vitro and in vivo studies have shown that they can cause cytotoxic effects on periapical tissues which contribute to delayed healing and could modify the normal...

Introduction: Gingival retraction and definitive impression have improved over the years. Currently, gingival separation or retraction consists of the retraction of the soft tissue to provide a lateral and vertical space between the margin and the tooth so that the impression material c...

INTRODUCTION: Currently, the use of dental implants is the first and best option for several patients due to the high level of success up to 95% being the most important aspects are the aesthetics and the comfort of the patient. An essential requirement is&#...

Introduction: One of the most prevalent habits is the consumption of tobacco, causing alteration in the tissues of the oral cavity, just as bacterial plaque creates a cellular alteration altering the health of the peri-implant tissues, reaching to remove mucositis, peri implantit...

Introduction: The absence of the interdental papilla causes "black triangles". Currently there are various treatments for the reconstruction of the interdental papilla through a combination of different specialties such as orthodontics, prosthodontics and surgery, however, al...

INTRODUCTION: Dental caries is considered a sugar and biofilm dependent disease of multifactorial origin caused by many microorganisms that will affect the hard tissues of the tooth giving rise to cavitation and dental loss, it is related to the lack of oral hygiene and the&#x...

Introduction: Currently a new method of lightening toothpaste has been studied, it is activated carbon due to its supposed ability to absorb pigments that cause changes in the color of the teeth and their structure. Objective: Define the lightening and removing effect...

INTRODUCTION: The oral manifestations that appear in histiocytosis will depend on the severity of the disease. OBJECTIVE: To identify the signs and symptoms to make an early diagnosis of histiocytosis. MATERIALS AND METHODS: The universe consisted of 56 patients with histiocytosis,&#x...

Introduction: The purpose of lip repositioning surgery is to decrease the gingival exposure presented in patients when smiling or speaking, reducing the traction of the lip elevator muscles by removing a portion of the buccal mucosa from the vestibule, reducing its depth. Objective:...

Introduction: The cemento-amelocemental junction is the limit between the tooth enamel and the root cementum in the cervical region; where the gingival fibers attach to the tooth slightly apically in health, therefore, it represents an important landmark in periodontal health. The alveolar&#...

Abstract Introduction: In this review, it is detailed that periodontal disease is mechanically treated by scaling and root planing; although the efficacy of periodontal therapy can be increased with the implementation of a chemical adjuvant treatment that is chlorhexidine, such as the g...