Esthetic Procedures
Benefits of Mucogingival / Periodontal Plastic Surgery Therapy:
- Regeneration of lost or deficient tissue
- Development of an adequate width and thickness of gingiva to prevent further recession
- More hygienic tissue contours
- Protection of exposed root structure from sensitivity, erosion, and decay
- Improved restorative access and retention
- Gingival symmetry and harmony
- Appropriate tooth length for a more esthetic smile
- Excellent cosmetic blending of tissue colors and contours
- Enhanced orthodontic treatment results
- Minimal surgical trauma and faster healing time
- Improved predictability of surgical results
Periodontal Plastic Surgery Procedures
Thin and advancing recession treated by establishing an adequate
width and thickness of attached gingiva:
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Generalized recession on previously restored root surfaces treated
by achieving root coverage with soft tissue grafting:
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Exposed root surfaces, which are sensitive to cold and tooth
brushing:
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Excessive gingival display and uneven margins treated with esthetic
crown lengthening followed by veneers on lateral incisors: (note
the improved symmetry of the length of the front teeth)
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A large defect after tooth removal was resolved with soft and
hard tissue grafting to enhance esthetics and phonetics:
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Restored With Bridge |
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Asymmetrical gingival margins on patient's right side treated
with esthetic crown lengthening prior to bonding:
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Why do I need plastic surgery?
What are the benefits
of mucogingival/periodontal plastic surgery?
Why do I need crown
lengthening?
What are the benefits
of crown lengthening?
Why do I need a ridge
augmentation?
What is the appropriate
treatment sequence for these procedures?
How are these treatments performed?
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