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Surgical considerations for the prosthodontic patient.

D P Tarnow1

  • 1New York University College of Dentistry.

Current Opinion in Dentistry
|June 1, 1992
PubMed
Summary

Surgical techniques for prosthodontic patients have significantly improved, enhancing restoration aesthetics and function. This review covers predictable and developmental procedures like root coverage, crown lengthening, and ridge augmentation.

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Area of Science:

  • Oral surgery
  • Prosthodontics
  • Periodontics

Background:

  • Surgical procedures for prosthodontic patients have seen significant advancements.
  • These procedures can greatly improve both the aesthetics and function of dental restorations.
  • Some techniques are highly predictable, while others are still under development.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review recent advancements in surgical procedures for prosthodontic patients.
  • To categorize surgical interventions into aesthetic root coverage, crown lengthening, and ridge augmentation.
  • To provide an overview of predictable and developmental surgical techniques.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of surgical advancements in prosthodontics over the last decade.
  • Categorization of procedures into aesthetic root coverage, crown lengthening, and ridge augmentation.
  • Analysis of predictability and developmental status of various surgical techniques.

Main Results:

  • Significant enhancements in aesthetics and function of final restorations are achievable through surgical procedures.
  • Procedures reviewed include aesthetic root coverage, crown lengthening, and ridge augmentation.
  • A spectrum of predictability exists, from highly predictable to developmental stages.

Conclusions:

  • Surgical interventions play a crucial role in optimizing outcomes for prosthodontic patients.
  • Aesthetic root coverage, crown lengthening, and ridge augmentation are key areas of advancement.
  • Continued research and development are expected to further refine these surgical techniques.

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