Case report: aesthetic management of a localised periodontal defect with a gingival veneer prosthesis

Traditionally acrylic resin gingival veneer prostheses have been used to disguise aesthetic deficiencies of maxillary anterior teeth following successful periodontal therapy and have been retained by engaging horizontal undercuts distal to the canine teeth. They are, however, versatile prostheses with uses in fixed and removable prosthodontics and therapeutic treatment of gingival conditions. In the case presented a small acrylic resin gingival veneer prosthesis retained by a resilient lining material was used to manage a localised periodontal defect of the mandibular central incisor teeth.