Notes There continues to be considerable confusion about nomenclature with this type of flap.The original Widman flap described in 1918 by Leonard Widman used relieving incisions and osseous surgery, ...
The modified Widman flap20 (See Fig. 5.3.) This is a technique which enables open debridement of the root surface, with a minimal amount of trauma. There is no attempt to excise the pocket, although a superficial collar of tissue is ...
Elaborate procedures which fail may leave the patient worse off. • The objective is to maintain optimum oral function. Sometimes retention of a few teeth can be disadvantageous. 6 D Lewis & J. Fiske 20 Dent Update 38 23 .
Parkinson's disease A disease affecting the basal ganglia associated with a d in the local levels of dopamine. Characterized by a 'pill-rolling' tremor, 'cog-wheel' rigidity, and bradykinesis with a shuffling gait.
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