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Isolation, Processing and Analysis of Murine Gingival Cells
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2013
This study describes an efficient technique to isolate and process gingival tissues from the mouse oral cavity in order to produce a single-cell culture. The resulting cells can be further used for flow cytometry analysis and molecular studies.
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Isolation of Gingival Immune Cell Network from Murine Teeth Blocks
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2025
This video demonstrates the isolation procedure of the gingival immune cell network from a mouse model. The enzymatic digestion releases the gingival tissue from the attached teeth and bone, which is further mechanically digested, releasing immune cells from the gingiva. The isolated cells are ready for immunological experiments.
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Isolation, Characterization and Functional Examination of the Gingival Immune Cell Network
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2016
We have established a technique for the isolation, phenotypic characterization and functional analysis of immune cells from murine gingiva.
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In Situ Detection of Bacteria in Mouse Gingival Tissue Sections
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2026
Source: Choi, Y. S., et al. In Situ Detection of Bacteria within Paraffin-embedded Tissues Using a Digoxin-labeled DNA Probe Targeting 16S rRNA. J. Vis. Exp. (2015).This video demonstrates the in situ detection of bacteria in mouse gingival tissue sections using digoxin-labeled DNA probes targeting bacterial DNA. The section is incubated with the probe. Alkaline phosphatase-conjugated antibodies specific to digoxin are added. Endogenous phosphatases are inactivated, and a colored precipitate is...
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Mouse Models for Graft Arteriosclerosis
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2013
We describe protocols for our mouse graft arteriosclerois (GA) models which involve interposition of a mouse vessel segment into a recipient of the same inbred strain. By backcrossing additional genetic changes into the vessel donor, the model can assess the effect of specific genes on GA.
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The harvested connective tissue is positioned over or beside the area with insufficient gingiva and held in place with sutures. This stable placement allows healing to integrate the graft with the recipient tissue. Integration is important because the new tissue must become part of the local soft-tissue environment to improve coverage and stability around the affected tooth.
Increasing keratinized tissue can strengthen soft-tissue stability around a tooth and support periodontal health. In areas affected by recession, this added tissue also contributes to improved gum contours and protection of exposed root surfaces. The change is therefore relevant not only to appearance, but also to managing sensitivity and maintaining healthier tissue conditions.
Placement over an exposed root emphasizes root coverage, while placement beside the affected area can add tissue where gingiva is insufficient without describing the same coverage pattern. Both approaches use grafted tissue secured to recipient tissue, but the selected position reflects the desired clinical outcome, such as coverage, increased tissue width, or improved contour.
The procedure begins by identifying an area with recessed or insufficient gingiva and preparing the recipient site. Connective tissue is often harvested from the palate, then placed over or beside the affected region. Sutures secure the graft, and subsequent healing allows integration with the recipient tissue while the gum contour and tissue stability develop.
Clinicians may use gingival grafts when recession or insufficient soft tissue affects a natural tooth or the area around a dental restoration. The approach can help protect exposed roots, reduce sensitivity, increase keratinized tissue, and improve contours. Its relevance depends on whether the treatment goal is periodontal support, soft-tissue stability, or enhancement of the surrounding appearance.
Assessment can focus on whether the graft has integrated with the recipient tissue and whether the treated area shows improved soft-tissue stability. Other relevant outcomes include coverage of exposed roots, reduced sensitivity, a broader band of keratinized tissue, and improved gum contours. These findings indicate how well the procedure addressed its intended periodontal or restorative objective.