314 Results Found

Objectives: This study aimed to investigate factors that influence the 12-month outcomes after the treatment of multiple gingival recessions (GRs) with a modified coronally advanced tunnel (MCAT) and a subepithelial connective tissue graft (SCTG), wi...

To improve treatment efficacy of gingival recessions (GR), chemical preparation of the exposed root surface was advocated. The aim of this study was to compare the additional influence of root biomodifications with 24% ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid...

The presence of isolated or multiple gingival recessions in the mandibular anterior region is a challenge for the clinician, as they may be associated with a shallow vestibule, high frenum insertion and/or little or no attached gingiva. Only limited...

Background and Objectives: Gingival recession (GR) is a recognized periodontal condition that can expose the tooth root, imposing aesthetic, functional, and hypersensitivity concerns. We conducted this study to investigate xenogenic soft tissue subst...

Limited long-term data are available when analyzing gingival recession coverage between the maxillary and mandibular sites. Therefore, the aim of this study was to evaluate the influence of location (maxilla versus mandible) of multiple gingival rece...

There is continuing interest in using biologics in root coverage procedures. The aim of the present study was to explore the 2-year outcomes following multiple gingival recessions (GRs) coverage using the application of cross-linked hyaluronic acid (...

Achieving the coverage of multiple adjacent gingival recessions (MAGRs) in a single surgical procedure poses a major clinical challenge. The gold standard procedure involves the collection of autogenous connective tissue from the palatal mucosa. In c...

Background and Objectives: This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to evaluate the efficacy of xenogeneic collagen matrix (XCM) in combination with a coronally advanced flap (CAF) in the management of multiple gingival recessions and to c...

Background and Objectives: The aim of the present systematic review and meta-analysis was to investigate the efficacy of leukocyte–platelet-rich fibrin (L-PRF) in addition to coronally advanced flap (CAF) for the treatment of both single and multiple...

The most commonly used technique for covering gingival recessions is the coronally advanced flap (CAF) technique due to its high success rate. In clinical situations where there is less keratinized tissue apical to the defect due to unfavorable anato...

Multiple epiphyseal dysplasia type 1 is one of the most common autosomal dominant types of the genetically heterogeneous group of skeletal dysplasias characterized by impaired ossification of the epiphyses of long bones. To date, it is known that the...

The goal of plastic periodontal surgery is to obtain complete root coverage, increasing gingival thickness (GT), a positive prognostic factor for gingival margin stability over time. The aim of this study was to compare the effectiveness of the Coron...

Understanding the recharge and runoff processes of the vadose zone is significant for water resource management and utilization in karst mountain areas. Hydrological modeling of the vadose zone in karst caves has provided new methods of evaluating wa...

Background/Objectives: This study introduces the Multi Group Cost Malmquist Index ($CM{g}_m$), a novel tool for comparing and ranking the cost efficiency of multiple groups of similar decision-making units operating in different contexts. It was appl...

Background. Gingival recessions are common mucogingival deformities and conditions around teeth, which are described as the apical migration of tissues in the relation to the cementoenamel junction. One of the types of graft materials used to treat t...

We conducted recession analyses on cave drip hydrographs from a 10-year record (2008–2018) of three drip monitoring stations within James Cave (Pulaski County, VA, USA) to examine differences in hydrologic characteristics of the epikarst and qu...

Aim: This systematic review and meta-analysis aims to assess the additive effect of leukocyte and platelet-rich fibrin (L-PRF) on coronally advanced flap (CAF) procedures in root coverage of Miller’s class I and II gingival recession defects. R...

(1) Background: Regular physical activity has multiple benefits. Therefore, school recess is a key tool to provide opportunities for schoolchildren to engage in extracurricular physical activity, have fun, play and interact with their peers. The aim...

This pilot study used accelerometers to investigate the effectiveness of a multiple recess school intervention on physical activity patterns in younger elementary children using a post-test only with nonequivalent groups design. First and second grad...

The purpose of this study was to test the responsiveness of the great recess framework-observational tool (GRF-OT) to detect changes in recess quality. GRF-OT data were collected at two time points (fall 2017 and spring 2018) in four geographically d...

Background/Objectives: Gingival recession (GR), characterized by the apical displacement of the gingival margin leading to root exposure, risk of root caries, dentine hypersensitivity (DH), and plaque accumulation. This study aimed to evaluate the aw...

Multiple surgical procedures have been described for the correction of equinus deformity. We present a review of the anatomy, biomechanics, and clinical assessment of equinus. In addition, we provide a detailed surgical technique for gastrocnemius so...

In this case of extensive gingival recession (Miller’s Class II) and mild physiologic pigmentation, an alternative method for the placement of Amaris Gingiva-Colored Composite was used to produce a non-invasive, aesthetic result acceptable to the pat...

Neurodevelopmental disorders are a challenge in medical genetics due to genetic heterogeneity and complex genotype-phenotype correlations. For this reason, the resolution of single cases not belonging to well-defined syndromes often requires an integ...

Corner modifications can reduce wind loads acting on supertall buildings and modify the corresponding flow structures. The present study investigated the aerodynamic shape optimization of the corner recession square cylinders with multiple geometric...

Bcakground: The deepithelialized free gingival graft (DGG) technique provides high-quality connective tissue grafts (CTGs) with predictable outcomes for recession coverage. This study evaluates a novel method of free gingival graft (FGG) deepithelial...

The increase in carotid intima-media thickness (CIMT) and coronary artery calcification (CAC) are features of subclinical atherosclerosis that might be determined by the genetic background of patients. Among the multiple risk factors, the proprotein...

Resilience describes the capacity of systems to react to, withstand, adjust to, and recover from disruptive events. Despite numerous metrics proposed to quantify resilience, few studies predict these metrics or the restoration time to nominal perform...

We evaluated four candidate SNPs (GC-NPFFR2 rs137147462, GC-NPFFR2 rs109452259, BRCA1 rs134817801, and DGAT1 p.K232A) previously reported in relation to mastitis or milk production traits, using 10,729 test-day phenotypic records collected over 10 ye...

Background: Brachyolmia is a skeletal disorder with an autosomal mode of inheritance (both dominant and recessive) in which the patients have a short height, scoliosis and a reduced trunk size. Methods: From the Muzaffargarh District in Pakistan, a c...

Long-term electricity load forecasting plays a vital role for utilities and planners in terms of grid development and expansion planning. An overestimate of long-term electricity load will result in substantial wasted investment on the construction o...

Background/Objectives: Infantile cardiomyopathy is a rare but often life-threatening condition in which monogenic causes are particularly relevant, especially when cardiac disease is preceded by hypotonia or multisystem involvement. Among sarcomeric...

Against the backdrop of global economic changes and rapid technological innovation, the sharing economy model is gradually transforming the operational mechanisms of traditional industries. However, some industries have experienced stagnation and rec...

Considering settlement characteristics and population dynamics together over multiple spatio-temporal scales, the present study analyzes the spatial distribution of sparse settlements and population surrounding a large city in Southern Europe (Athens...

A better understanding of the genetics of plant architecture, including height and branching, could improve faba bean breeding for varieties with better fit into specific cropping systems. This study aimed to determine the inheritance and genetic int...

Fertility is a spatially non-stationary property of regional demographic systems. Despite the wealth of quantitative (micro–macro) information delineating short-term population dynamics in advanced economies, the contribution of economic downtu...

Bacterial spot of the pepper (BSP) and the tomato (BST) caused by multiple Xanthomonas spp. remains a major constraint to production of both crops worldwide. The widespread breakdown of dominant resistance genes, such as Bs2, due to the emergence of...

Cardiac ventricular outpouchings and invaginations are rare structural abnormalities and usually incidental findings during cardiac imaging. A definitive diagnosis is possible through the use of multimodality imaging. A systematic review of the liter...

This paper analyzes the effects of “shocks” to community-level unemployment expectations, induced by the onset of the Great Recession, on children’s mental well-being. The Australian experience of the Great Recession represents a un...

The purpose of this study was to assess the physical activity (PA) of children with physical disabilities (PD) in school and home settings and to simultaneously examine selected contextual characteristics in relation to PA in those settings. Children...

The mechanism of gender disparity in cutaneous melanoma incidence remains unclear. Steroid hormones including estrogens have long been implicated in the course of melanoma, but the conclusion is controversial. Estrogen receptors (ERs) and insulin-lik...

Background/Objectives: Musculoskeletal soft-tissue injuries are common among physically active individuals and arise from complex interactions between environmental and biological factors. Genetic variation in genes involved in extracellular matrix (...

Background: The integration of active breaks during the school day has been widely demonstrated to be effective in counteracting sedentary behaviors. The present study assessed the efficacy of a structured active breaks (ABs) intervention implemented...

Like other RECQ helicases, WRN/RECQL2 plays a crucial role in DNA replication and the maintenance of genome stability. Inactivating mutations in RECQL2 lead to Werner syndrome, a rare autosomal disease associated with premature aging and an increased...

Metabotropic glutamate receptor 1 (mGluR1) plays a crucial role in slow excitatory postsynaptic conductance, synapse formation, synaptic plasticity, and motor control. The GRM1 gene is expressed mainly in the brain, with the highest expression in the...

Background: Gingival recession (GR) is described as an apical displacement of the gingival margin in relation to the cementoenamel junction, exposing the root surface to the oral cavity environment. This study aimed to evaluate the clinical results o...

Downy mildew, caused by the oomycete Pseudoperonospora cubensis, is the most destructive foliar disease of cucumbers. While partially resistant slicer cultivars (with spined fruits) are commercially available, no resistant Beit Alpha cultivars (chara...

Limb–girdle muscular dystrophies (LGMDs) are caused by mutations in multiple genes. This review article presents 39 genes associated with LGMDs. Some forms are inherited in a dominant fashion, while for others this occurs recessively. The class...

Mutant alleles of CDH23, a gene that encodes a putative calcium-dependent cell-adhesion glycoprotein with multiple cadherin-like domains, are responsible for both recessive DFNB12 nonsyndromic hearing loss (NSHL) and Usher syndrome 1D (USH1D). The en...

Ferritin is a multimeric protein composed of light (L-ferritin) and heavy (H-ferritin) subunits that binds and stores iron inside the cell. A variety of mutations have been reported in the L-ferritin subunit gene (FTL gene) that cause the following f...