Gingival retraction remains a critical procedure in restorative dentistry, ensuring accurate impressions for indirect restorations by selectively displacing the gingival tissue. The evolution of ...

Compared to retraction cords, the system can cut up to half the time from the gingival retraction procedure and is up to 30% faster than the leading retraction paste while effectively deflecting the ...

Gingival hyperplasia is when gums grow too much around teeth because there are too many gum cells. This makes the gums get bigger and it's a common problem in gum diseases. People also call it ...

Drug-induced gingival hyperplasia usually arises from the use of certain medications. The main drug classes involved in this condition are anticonvulsants, immunosuppressants, and calcium channel ...

If your gums are receding, your dentist may recommend a gum tissue graft. Gum recession exposes the roots of your teeth. This can cause the root surface of your teeth to become more likely to decay, ...

A team of engineers and clinical researchers from West Virginia University (WVU) and the University of Pittsburgh is making progress in their quest to develop a 3D ultrasound system for assessing ...

The tissue area that surrounds our teeth is known as the gingiva, and healthy teeth will nestle firmly into the gums thanks to the many gingival fibers that connect the tooth to the gingiva. The ...

Gingival hyperplasia is an overgrowth of gum tissue around the teeth. There are several causes for this condition, but it’s often a symptom of poor oral hygiene or a side effect of using certain ...