Objective: The aim of this retrospective study was to evaluate the relationship between orthodontic treatment and gingival health. Materials and Methods: A total of 251 patients among whom 177 were girls and 74 were boys, recruited from the records pool of the Department of Orthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Gazi, were included in the study. Patients’ treatments have been completed by postgraduate students during the period between 2006 and 2012. Patients’ folders were analyzed according to their age, treatment time, and the type of orthodontic treatment. Intra-oral photographs were analyzed, and the presence or absence of visible plaque, visible inflammation, and gingival recession were recorded, and incisor inclinations analyzed on lateral cephalometric films, before and after orthodontic treatment. Results: No statistically significant difference was found in patients treated with functional appliances before and after treatment. In patients treated with fixed orthodontic appliances, visible plaque, visible inflammation, and gingival recession showed significant increases after treatment, gingival biotype did not show any significant difference. Positive correlation was found between lower incisor position and gingival recession in patients treated with fixed appliance and extraction. And also cuspids were the teeth with the highest prevalence of gingival recession. Conclusion: Considering the relationship between orthodontic treatment and gingival health, cooperation among patients, orthodontists, and periodontists is important.

Objectives: Various coronally repositioned flap (CRF) techniques have been proposed for coverage of gingival recession defects. Although CRF has several modifications all of them needs vertical or oblique external releasing incisions for treatment of localized gingival recession defects. The aim of present article was to evaluate the effectiveness of a modification of the new CRF procedure without any releasing incision for treatment of shallow localized gingival recession defects. Conclusion: Shallow localized gingival recession defects can be treated with modified coronally repositioned flap technique successfully.

Background/Objectives: Accurate diagnosis and staging of periodontitis rely on clinical measurements and radiographic assessment of alveolar bone loss. Methods: Studies published between 1 January 2020 and 31 October 2025 were searched in the Web of Science and PubMed databases in accordance with the PRISMA guidelines. Original research articles that evaluated periodontal pathology on radiographic images using fractal analysis and/or artificial intelligence approaches, with clearly defined methodologies, were included. Due to methodological heterogeneity, a quantitative meta-analysis was not performed, and the findings were summarized using a narrative synthesis approach. Results: Of 346 records, 80 studies (9 fractal, 71 AI) met the inclusion criteria. Fractal analysis studies predominantly calculated the fractal dimension on panoramic or periapical radiographs using the box-counting method. In artificial intelligence studies, the task types mainly comprised classification, segmentation, detection, and hybrid approaches (multi-stage models or models combining multiple tasks). Panoramic and intraoral radiographs were the predominant imaging modalities. Performance metrics were reported across wide ranges (sensitivity 0.23–1.00; accuracy 0.506–1.00; specificity 0.41–0.99; F1 score 0.15–0.99; AUC 0.75–0.99), and in some studies, these metrics were only partially reported. Conclusions: Fractal analysis and artificial intelligence approaches offer objective and reproducible assessment of periodontal bone loss; however, methodological and reporting heterogeneity limit comparability and generalizability. Standardization of ROI definitions, datasets, study designs, and performance reporting is needed to improve clinical applicability. Future research should also explore hybrid models that combine the quantitative microstructural insights of fractal analysis with the automated detection capabilities of artificial intelligence to enhance diagnostic precision.

Objective: This systematic review aimed to evaluate the effects of biomimetic surface engineering strategies applied to dental implants on osseointegration and peri-implant bone regeneration compared with conventional implant surfaces. Materials and Methods: A comprehensive literature search was conducted in the Web of Science, PubMed, and Scopus databases in accordance with the PRISMA guidelines, covering the period from January 2021 to January 2026. A total of 12 studies, including in vivo animal experiments and in vitro investigations, that met the inclusion criteria were analyzed. Risk of bias assessment was performed using the SYR-CLE tool and the ARRIVE guidelines. Results: Biomimetic strategies, including laser texturing, sulfonation, bioactive coatings, and growth factor/peptide functionalization (e.g., BMP-2, FGF-2, and PRF), significantly increased bone–implant contact (BIC), new bone volume (BV/TV), and biomechanical stability (pullout strength and reverse torque) compared to conventional surfaces. These surfaces enhance fixation under conditions of low bone density, such as osteoporosis, and improve infection resistance through antibacterial activity. In addition, these modifications enhance cellular adhesion, osteogenic differentiation, angiogenesis, and immune modulation. Conclusions: Current experimental evidence suggests that biomimetic implant surface engineering transforms dental implants from passive biomaterials into multifunctional bioactive interfaces capable of simultaneously regulating osteogenesis, immune response, angiogenesis, and antibacterial activity. Although promising outcomes have been demonstrated in preclinical studies, standardized long-term human clinical studies are still required to validate translational potential and long-term clinical efficacy.

Objectives: The aim of the present study was to compare clinical outcomes of split thickness coronally repositioned flap (CRF) without vertical releasing incisions and full thickness CRF with vertical releasing incisions in the treatment of localized gingival recessions. Materials and Methods: Nineteen systemically and periodontally healthy patients with bilateral Miller class I recession defects were enrolled in the study. Control recession defects were treated full thickness CRF with vertical releasing incisions and test recession defects were treated split thickness CRF without vertical releasing incissions. Porbing depth (PD), Recession depth (RD), Recession width (RW), Keratinized tissue width (KTW) and Clinical athacment level (CAL) were measured at baseline and 3 and 6 months after the treatment. Results: Both groups showed statistically significant gain in Clinical Athacment Level and statistically significant reduction in Recession Depth, Recession Width, Probing Depth. The differences between groups were not statistically significant for Recession Depth; Recession Width; Probing Depth; Keratinized Tissue Width and Clinical Athacment Level after 6 months. ÖZET Amaç: Bu klinik çalışmanın amacı, lokalize dişeti çekilmelerinin tedavisinde vertikal gevşetme insizyonları yapılmadan hazırlanan ve yarım kalınlık olarak kaldırılan modifiye Kuronale Repozisyone Flep (KRF) tekniği ile vertikal gevşetme insizyonu yapılan ve tam kalınlık olarak kaldırılan KRF tekniğinin karşılaştırılmasıdır. Gereç ve Yöntem: Bilateral Miller Sınıf I lokalize bukkal dişeti çekilmesi olan, periodontal ve sistemik olarak sağlıklı, 19 birey çalışmaya dahil edilmiştir. Kontrol çekilme defektleri tam kalınlık olarak kaldırılan ve vertikal gevşetme insizyonu yapılan KRF tekniği ile tedavi edilirken test grubundaki defektler, yarım kalınlık olarak kaldırılan ve vertikal gevşetme insizyonu yapılmayan KRF tekniği ile tedavi edilmiştir. Cep derinliği (CD), Çekilme Derinliği (ÇD), Çekilme Genişliği (ÇG), Keratinize Dişeti Genişliği (KDG) ve Klinik Ataçman Seviyesi (KAS) başlangıçta ve tedaviden 3 ve 6 ay sonra ölçülmüştür. Sonuçlar: Bu klinik çalışmanın sonuçları lokalize dişeti çekilmelerinin tedavisi için uygulanan modifiye KRF tekniğinin klasik KRF tekniği kadar etkili bir teknik olduğunu göstermektedir.