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Periodontal considerations for provisional restorations.
1Department of Periodontics, New York University College of Dentistry, New York.
Dental Clinics of North America
|July 1, 1989
Summary
Provisional restorations can harm periodontal tissues if not properly designed. Close collaboration between restorative dentists and periodontists ensures optimal gingival health and successful final restorations.
Area of Science:
- Restorative Dentistry
- Periodontology
- Dental Materials
Background:
- Provisional restorations can negatively impact tooth form, surface continuity, and the dentogingival complex.
- Maintaining periodontal integrity is crucial for both restorative dentists and periodontists.
- Potential damage from restorative procedures and materials must be prevented.
Purpose of the Study:
- To emphasize the importance of provisional restorations in maintaining periodontal health.
- To highlight the ideal characteristics of provisional restorations as precursors to final restorations.
- To advocate for a multidisciplinary approach where periodontal treatment precedes restorative procedures.
Main Methods:
- Review of the impact of provisional restorations on periodontal tissues.
- Discussion of the ideal design and function of provisional restorations.
- Emphasis on communication between periodontists and restorative dentists.
Main Results:
- Provisional restorations, if not properly contoured, can compromise periodontal health.
- Periodontal health relies on an intact dentogingival unit and shallow sulci.
- Provisional restorations must complement a healthy gingival environment.
Conclusions:
- Provisional restorations should be designed to support, not compromise, periodontal health.
- Periodontal treatment should ideally precede final restorative procedures.
- Effective communication between dental specialists is essential for predictable outcomes.