Some health conditions, including bumps, soreness, and tears, can affect the lingual frenulum. Treatment can depend on the condition and symptoms. Share on Pinterest The lingual frenulum is a fold of ...

A 70-year-old man presented with a failing direct composite on tooth #20 with recurrent caries on the gingival margin. This tooth also presented as a "food trap" issue for the patient. Upon clinical ...

Enables the reader to appreciate the change in oral hygiene and gingival health that occurs between early adolescence and adulthood. Highlights some of the factors that might affect the standard of ...

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 ...