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A Present Day Approach to Crown Lengthening - Piezosurgery.
Vamsi Lavu1, Chakravarthy Arumugam2, Nivedha Venkatesan3
1Periodontology, Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research, Chennai, IND.
Maintaining a healthy periodontium is crucial for dental restorations. Piezosurgery offers a precise method for crown lengthening, ensuring optimal biological width and esthetics in complex cases.
Area of Science:
- Dentistry
- Periodontology
- Oral Surgery
Background:
- Maintaining the periodontium is vital for restorative dental procedures.
- Adequate biological width (BW) is essential but challenging to preserve.
- Crown lengthening is a common procedure for esthetic and functional correction.
Observation:
- Piezosurgery utilizes modulated ultrasonic frequencies for precise hard tissue cutting.
- This technology offers enhanced safety and selectivity in surgical applications.
- Its application can be extended to complex interdisciplinary dental cases.
Findings:
- Piezosurgery enables highly precise and safe crown lengthening procedures.
- The technique facilitates the maintenance of adequate biological width.
- It aids in correcting esthetic defects through smile design.
Implications:
- Piezosurgery presents a valuable tool for predictable crown lengthening outcomes.
- It supports interdisciplinary treatment planning in complex restorative dentistry.
- This advanced technology enhances the preservation of periodontal health during dental reconstructions.
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