Context:Nowadays esthetics plays an important role in dentistry along with function of the prosthesis. Various soft tissue augmentation procedures are available to correct the ridge defects in the anterior region. The newer technique, vascularized interpositional periosteal connective tissue (VIP-CT) flap has been introduced, which has the potential to augment predictable amount of tissue and has many benefits when compared to other techniques.Aim:The study was designed to determine the efficacy of the VIP-CT flap in augmenting the ridge defect.Materials and Methods:Ten patients with Class III (Seibert's) ridge defects were treated with VIP-CT flap technique before fabricating fixed partial denture. Height and width of the ridge defects were measured before and after the procedure. Subsequent follow-up was done every 3 months for 1-year.Statistical Analysis Used:Paired t-test was performed to detect the significance of the procedure.Results:The surgical site healed uneventfully. The predictable amount of soft tissue augmentation had been achieved with the procedure. The increase in height and width of the ridge was statistically highly significant.Conclusion:The VIP-CT flap technique was effective in augmenting the soft tissue in esthetic area that remained stable over a long period.

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Aim: The present study is conducted to explore the knowledge, attitude towards impact of periodontal diseases on cardiac health among general practitioners.Material and Methods: The present study is a Cross-sectional questionnaire descriptive study. The present study was conducted in a city in Chhattisgarh state among the general dental and medical practitioners running their private clinic. Dental and medical practitioners present on day of survey in the clinic and given their written informed consent were interviewed by the single investigator.Results: To the questions regarding impact of periodontal diseases on cardiac health, 23 (56%) of dental practitioners agree with this fact while for 21 (55%) of medical practitioners says that there is no impact. Majority of study subjects 71 (90%) agree with the statement that patients diagnosed with cardiovascular disease are more likely to have periodontal disease. Forty-two (53%) of study participants agree with the fact that controlling periodontal diseases is important for managing cardiovascular disease.Conclusions: It has been concluded that both dental and medical practitioners had moderate knowledge and fair attitude towards the impact towards impact of periodontal diseases on cardiac health.