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Measuring Maxillary Posterior Tooth Movement: A Model Assessment using Palatal and Dental Superimposition
Published on: February 23, 2024
[A case of interdental papillae growth by application of maxillary anterior crowns]
1Departmemt of Fixed Prosthodontics, Osaka University Graduate School of Dentistry, Suita, 565-0871 Osaka. mutobe@dent.osaka-u.ac.jp
Patient:
The patient had esthetically unacceptable maxillary anterior crowns. Provisional restorations in consideration of the smile line were used for the maturation of periodontal tissues. Owing to full regeneration of interdental papillae, small black triangles that existed in the gingival embrasure disappeared six months after the luting of final restorations.
Discussion:
We should not overlook the importance of physiological occlusion for the management of healthy periodontal tissues.
Conclusion:
To create a natural-looking esthetic prosthesis, the dentist should strive to create an ideal environment for the technician to fabricate functional and esthetic restorations.
