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Achieving gingival esthetics.

Michael S Reddy1

  • 1University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Dentistry, Department of Periodontology, 35294, USA. mreddy@uab.edu

Journal of the American Dental Association (1939)
|April 18, 2003
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Periodontal treatments now offer esthetic solutions beyond saving teeth. Procedures like crown lengthening, papillary regeneration, and root coverage significantly improve cosmetic appearance and patient outcomes.

Area of Science:

  • Periodontal Plastic Surgery
  • Esthetic Dentistry

Background:

  • Traditionally, periodontal treatment focused on tooth preservation, often neglecting esthetic outcomes.
  • Modern periodontal therapy integrates esthetic considerations for comprehensive patient care.

Observation:

  • Esthetic crown lengthening achieves biological width and optimal gingival/prosthetic contours.
  • Papillary regeneration addresses interproximal dark spaces caused by periodontitis or tooth misalignment.
  • Root coverage procedures, utilizing connective-tissue grafts and surgical techniques, yield predictable esthetic results.

Findings:

  • Case reports demonstrate successful application of esthetic crown lengthening, papillary regeneration, and root coverage.
  • These periodontal procedures significantly enhance the overall esthetic appearance and cosmetic outcome for patients.

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Implications:

  • Periodontal treatment is now a viable solution for specific esthetic dental concerns.
  • Advanced periodontal techniques, when performed by skilled clinicians, improve treatment results and patient satisfaction.