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A Postoperative Evaluation Guideline for Computer-Assisted Reconstruction of the Mandible

A Postoperative Evaluation Guideline for Computer-Assisted Reconstruction of the Mandible

Published on: January 28, 2020

Guided esthetic crown lengthening: case reports.

Ivan Borges¹, Tania Rocha Cabral Ribas, Poliana Mendes Duarte

¹Department of Periodontics, Dental Research Division, Guarulhos University, Guarulhos, Sao Paulo, Brazil.

General Dentistry

|November 13, 2009

Summary

Excessive gingival display can negatively impact smiles but is treatable with periodontal surgery. Acetate templates improve surgical prediction for predictable, harmonious gingival contouring and optimal smile aesthetics.

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Area of Science:

Dentistry
Periodontology
Esthetic Dentistry

Background:

Excessive gingival display negatively impacts smile aesthetics.
Gingival enlargement and altered passive eruption are common causes.
Periodontal surgery offers effective correction for dentogingival issues.

Observation:

Two successful esthetic crown-lengthening surgeries were performed.
An acetate template was utilized to guide the surgical procedures.
The template aided in predicting outcomes for gingival contour symmetry and harmony.

Findings:

Acetate-guided surgery successfully corrected excessive gingival display.
The technique enhanced predictability of esthetic outcomes.
Achieved gingival contour demonstrated symmetry and harmony.

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Implications:

Acetate templates are valuable tools for predictable esthetic crown lengthening.
An interdisciplinary approach is crucial for optimal restorative results in the anterior maxilla.
Improved smile aesthetics can be achieved through precise periodontal interventions.