Journal of Pearldent
Year : 2010, Volume : 1, Issue : 3

Print ISSN : 0976-0180.

“Periodontal intervention in aesthetics - crown lenghthening” - a case report

Dr. Shukla Pradeep, Professor & Head, Dr. Grover Deepak, P.G. Student

Department of Periodontics & Implantology, D.J. College of Dental Sciences & Research, Modinagar.

Abstract

The rationale for crown lengthening procedures has gradually become more aesthetic-driven due to the increasing popularity of smile design therapy becoming more commercialized. Aesthetic considerations have enhanced the management of dental maladies in varying degrees for many years. Patient awareness and expectations have increased recently to the point that less than optimal aesthetics are no longer an acceptable outcome. Although the biologic requirements are similar to the functionally oriented exposure of sound tooth structure, at the same time aesthetic expectations require an increased emphasis on the appropriate diagnosis of the hard and soft tissue relationships, as well as the definitive restorative parameters to be achieved. The development of a clinically relevant aesthetic blueprint and attendant surgical guide is of paramount importance for the achievement of successful outcomes.

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Keywords

Crown Lengthening, Biologic Width, Periodontium, Aesthetics.

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