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Abstract:
As the pace of change accelerates in periodontics and esthetic dentistry, an increasing number of procedures are being developed that require knowledge and treatment from both fields. The synergy developed by combining these two fields of dentistry allows for better esthetic outcomes for our patients. Two of these procedures include esthetic crown lengthening and soft-tissue root coverage. As demonstrated in this article, soft-tissue root coverage can be performed on previously restored roots and as an option for treating root caries.
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