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Biologic width and crown lengthening: case reports and review.

Se-Lim Oh1

  • 1University of Maryland Dental School in Baltimore, USA.

General Dentistry
|September 11, 2010
PubMed
Summary

Maintaining the biologic width is crucial for periodontal health. Crown-lengthening procedures are necessary when restorations invade this space, preventing bone loss and gingival issues.

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Area of Science:

  • Dentistry
  • Periodontology
  • Restorative Dentistry

Background:

  • The biologic width, comprising connective tissue and junctional epithelium, averages 2 mm.
  • Restorations encroaching on the biologic width can cause significant periodontal problems.

Observation:

  • Subgingival caries or fractures necessitate restoring tooth structure below the gingival attachment.
  • Invading the biologic width can lead to crestal bone loss, gingival recession, or hyperplasia.

Findings:

  • Clinical crown lengthening is essential for establishing the biologic width before restoration.
  • This article details three case reports demonstrating successful crown-lengthening procedures.

Implications:

  • Properly establishing the biologic width prevents iatrogenic periodontal damage.
  • Crown lengthening is a vital surgical technique for predictable restorative outcomes.

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