An update on crown lengthening. Part 1: Gingival tissue excess

Area of Science:

• Dentistry
• Periodontology
• Oral Surgery

Background:

• Gingival tissue excess is a common condition impacting oral health and aesthetics.
• An aging population increases the prevalence of patients on medications potentially causing gingival enlargement.
• Effective management requires understanding diverse etiologies and treatment modalities.

Purpose of the Study:

• To provide an overview of techniques for increasing clinical crown height.
• To focus on the management of patients presenting with gingival tissue excess.
• To discuss etiologies and present management procedures for gingival enlargement.

Main Methods:

• Review of different techniques for clinical crown height increase.
• Discussion of various etiologies of gingival tissue excess.
• Presentation of clinical cases and management procedures.
• Consideration of drug-induced gingival enlargement.

Main Results:

• Identified multiple causes of gingival tissue excess.
• Illustrated management strategies with clinical cases.
• Highlighted the importance of recognizing drug-induced gingival enlargement.

Conclusions:

• Clinicians need comprehensive knowledge of gingival excess causes and management.
• Understanding drug interactions is crucial for treating gingival enlargement.
• This review provides foundational knowledge for managing patients with excess gingival tissue.