Dental Plaque-induced gingival soft tissue complications are characterized by varying degrees of inflammation of periodontium. Contributing local factors include plaque, calculus and other factors indirectly leading to plaque accumulation i.e. overhanging/rough restorations, mouth breathing, malocclusion, poorly fitting appliances/orthodontic brackets. Systemic factors exacerbating response of periodontal tissues to plaque are hormonal changes (puberty, pregnancy, menopause), medications (anticonvulsants, immunosuppressants), uncontrolled diseases (diabetes, blood dyscrasias). 

Dr. Simran Parwani is a distinguished Professor and Head of the Department of Periodontics at VYWS Dental College and Hospital, Amravati (M.S.), India. She completed her Master’s degree in Periodontics in 2009 from Modern Dental College, Indore, and currently serves as a Professor, PG and PhD guide. Dr. Parwani has authored more than 50 publications in state, national, and international PubMed, Web of Science, and Scopus-indexed journals, and received a Rs. 20,000/- award from the PubMed-indexed international journal Dental Update in 2014 for her work titled “Does stress predispose to periodontal diseases.” She has guided randomized controlled clinical trials funded by the Maharashtra University of Health Sciences and the Indian Society of Periodontology. Her academic contributions include several monographs and book chapters on topics such as periodontal flap surgery and prognosis of operculectomy in vertically impacted mandibular molars. She has actively participated in various state and national conferences as an organiser, facilitator, guest speaker, moderator, and chairperson, and also serves as a reviewer for international PubMed-indexed journals. With an H-index of 10 and over 300 citations on Google Scholar, Dr. Parwani’s research impact is well recognised. She holds copyrights for “New Classification of Bone Graft Materials for Socket Preservation” and “Use of PRF in Periodontal Pockets,” and maintains a successful clinical practice focused on periodontics, implant rehabilitation, and the management of failed implants.