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The term 'plastic' in periodontal plastic surgery has been derived from the Greek word, 'plastic'. In Greek, it refers to modeling or sculpting. It is a sub- field of dentistry that specializes in correcting or restoring the function and form of teeth. Periodontal plastic surgery is the surgical procedure performed to correct or eliminate anatomic, developmental, or traumatic or disease induced defects of the gingiva, alveolar mucosa or bone. The goal of periodontal therapy is to establish and maintain the dentition and periodontium in health, comfort and function with optimal esthetics...

The way of periodontal concept is indeed advanced how it had been in the past. We now have a better understanding of the etiological factors associated with periodontitis, the mechanism involved in periodontal wound healing and inter relationship between patient's factors (such as smoking and diabetes) and treatment outcomes. However, some controversies related to periodontology do exist. The reason of controversy on a particular topic may be related to inadequate knowledge of the etiological factors, technical difficulties, and patient related factors affecting the treatment outcomes or some...