Periodontal plastic surgery and reconstruction: Reaching new heights
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As a periodontal surgeon and general dentist affiliated with an academic institution, we have recently observed trauma patients exhibiting bruised lips. The origins of the procedures now identified within the realm of modern periodontal plastic surgery trace back thousands of years; however, these techniques have only recently been classified under the designation “periodontal plastic” surgery. As the field undergoes further advancements, the general perception of the term “plastics” is expected to evolve, potentially leading to the integration of the term “reconstruction” into the specialty’s nomenclature in the near future.
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