Loss of interdental papilla predisposes to phonetic, functional, and esthetic problem. Surgical techniques are manifold, but are challenging and very unpredictable. The purpose of this case report is to present the use of platelet rich fibrin (PRF) in the reconstruction of papilla in the maxiallry anterior region of a forty year old woman who presented with loss of interdental papillae in 11, 12 and 11, 21 region. PRF was tucked in to the pouch created with a semilunar pedicle flap and the entire gingivopapillary unit was displaced coronally. Optimal fill was noted at 3 and 6 months postoperatively. Use of PRF may thus be the panacea for interdental papilla augmentation.

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Objectives:This study compared the intraoral distribution of 0.1% chlorhexidine with alcohol (CHX+Alc) and 0.2% chlorhexidine without alcohol (CHX-Alc) with shorter rinsing times (10s,20s,30s) following a 72h non brushing period.Materials and Methods:This study was designed as a single blind, randomized two group parallel experiment with a total of 30(15male,15 female) dental students. To disclose the plaque, erythrosine-containing disclosing agent was added to both the mouthrinses. Group I (0.1% CHX+Alc) & Group II (0.2% CHX-Alc) were asked to rinse with respective mouthrinse for cumulative periods of 10,20 and 30s, following which plaque was scored.Results:In Group I, comparison between 10&20, 10&30s was statistically significant but no significance was observed between 20&30s, whereas in Group II, comparison between all the time points were statistically significant. On comparison of plaque scores, plaque scores of both the groups at 10 & 30s sec, show no statistical significance but at 20 seconds was significant (P<0.001). The mean plaque scores of lingual surfaces were lesser in group II whereas in group I lingual surfaces recorded more plaque than the vestibular surfaces.Conclusions:Within the limitations of this study, it can be concluded that rinsing for 30 seconds with 0.2% CHX-Alc (Rexidin) is enough for intraoral spread of the mouthrinse whereas rinsing with 0.1% CHX+Alc(Eludril) for achieves the same in 20 seconds, for effective plaque inhibition, both of which will have a positive influence on patient compliance.

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