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Esthetic proportions versus biologic width considerations: a clinical dilemma
1Department of Prosthodontics, Louisiana State University School of Dentistry, New Orleans, USA.
Journal of Esthetic Dentistry
|January 20, 1999
Summary
Achieving harmonious dental restoration proportions while maintaining periodontal health presents a challenge. This article offers a straightforward diagnostic and treatment approach for cases with unfavorable tooth preparation and restoration proportions.
Area of Science:
- Aesthetic Dentistry
- Periodontal Health
- Restorative Dentistry
Background:
- Harmonious proportions of dental restorations and periodontal health are fundamental to successful aesthetic dentistry.
- A clinical dilemma arises when restoration aesthetics negatively impact periodontal health, or vice versa.
- Existing unfavorable preparation designs can exacerbate issues with restoration proportions.
Observation:
- The case study focuses on a patient presenting with unfavorable restoration proportions.
- The existing preparation design was identified as a contributing factor to the unfavorable proportions.
- The potential for the unfavorable proportions to negatively affect periodontal health was noted.
Findings:
- A clinical dilemma exists when aesthetic goals for dental restorations conflict with periodontal health.
- Unfavorable preparation designs can complicate achieving ideal restoration proportions.
- A simple diagnostic and treatment strategy is presented for managing such complex cases.
Implications:
- This approach provides clinicians with a method to address challenging cases involving both aesthetic and periodontal concerns.
- Effective management can lead to improved functional and aesthetic outcomes for dental restorations.
- The presented strategy aims to enhance the long-term stability and health of teeth with restorations.