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A permanent maxillary lateral incisor that is tapered and small. Commonly referred to as a baby tooth.  

Analysis of published research reports by individual(s) with expertise similar to that of the author(s).  

Periodical publication for which individuals who are of an academic and/or professional standing equal to that of the author(s) have determined that all articles are of sufficient quality and completeness.  

Full‐ or partial‐thickness flap reflected from an area with a base attached to the donor site and in which the free margin is moved. It may be laterally or coronally positioned or rotated to cover an adjacent surgical site or enhance the soft tissue contours.  

Rotated or laterally moved flap receiving its blood supply from the original base of the flap. It is used to cover an adjacent surgical site or improve the thickness of soft tissue contours. A partially detached piece of tissue that is attached on one end to a source of blood. The other end may be…

A narrow base resembling a stalk or stem that connects tissues (e.g., vertebrae) to each other; forms the base of tumors; in dentistry, pedicles are used in grafting procedures. A long thin piece of skin which attaches a skin graft to the place where it was growing originally. A piece of tissue which connects a…

Periodontal ligament.  

Platelet‐derived growth factors.  

The part of an attachment system that is designed specifically to insert and engage the matching receptacle or mate component (matrix) for mechanical retention. Attachment systems that use mechanical retention are available in various designs.  

Selection of patients who are appropriate candidates for a particular therapy based on risk assessment, including medical, dental, and anatomic factors, as well as smoking habits and psychologic aspects.