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Abstract:
This paper reviews the newest advances in and opinions about cosmetic periodontal surgery. It includes a review of basic periodontal anatomy as it relates to restoring ideal health and esthetic gingival and osseous tissues. Treatments for excessive gingival tissue, ridge augmentations, and gingival deficiencies are discussed. These procedures are important in creating the illusion of a natural cosmetic smile in otherwise compromised situations.