Considerations of avoiding exposure of gingival margin in anterior teeth aesthetic prosthodontics.
- Author:
Ke ZHAO
1
;
Yaru WEI
Author Information
1. Dept. of Prosthodontics, Guanghua School of Stomatology, Institute of Stomatological Research, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou 510055, China.
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH:
Esthetics;
Esthetics, Dental;
Gingiva;
Humans;
Prosthodontics
- From:
West China Journal of Stomatology
2011;29(5):453-456
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Exposure of gingival margin is frequently observed in anterior teeth aesthetic restoration. How to obtain an expected result is a significant challenge during prosthodontic treatment. The present article discussed gingival biotype, conditions of periodontal tissue, location of margin of restoration, gingival retraction, and provisional restoration, etc, which would affect the final aesthetic outcome of anterior teeth restorations. The aim of this article is to figure out how to effectively avoid the exposure of gingival margin in anterior teeth aesthetic restoration, and to improve the finally aesthetic outcome of anterior teeth restoration.
