Role of gingiva in fixed partial restorations Gupta Gaurav1,*, Upinder Sajjy2, Sharma Simmi3, Dawar Prerna4 1Professor and Head, Department of Prosthodontics and Crown & Bridge, Guru Nanak Dev Dental College and Research Institute, Sunam, Punjab, India 2Reader, Department of Prosthodontics and Crown & Bridge, Guru Nanak Dev Dental College and Research Institute, Sunam, Punjab, India 3Senior Lecturer, Department of Prosthodontics and Crown & Bridge, Guru Nanak Dev Dental College and Research Institute, Sunam, Punjab, India 4Post-Graduate student, Department of Prosthodontics and Crown & Bridge, Guru Nanak Dev Dental College and Research Institute, Sunam, Punjab, India *Corresponding Author: Gaurav Gupta, Professor and Head, Department of Prosthodontics and Crown & Bridge, Guru Nanak Dev Dental College and Research Institute, Sunam, Punjab, India
Online Published on 10 January, 2024. Abstract There is a close symbiotic relationship between periodontal health and teeth restorations as a healthy periodontium that is in harmony with the restorative margins is vital for a successful restoration. The prevention of violation of the biological width is an inevitable aspect for the success of fixed partial dentures and crowns. During treatment planning it is important to recognize different gingival biotypes and forms, because they can affect the esthetic outcome of the treatment. This review provides an insight into the different gingival biotypes, their response to inflammation and trauma; corresponding margin placement, gingival retraction and its types and significance in different prosthodontic modalities like esthetic rehabilitation and fixed restorative therapy. Top Keywords Gingiva, Esthetics, Periodontium. Top |