Biologic width: Understanding and its preservation.
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2014-01
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Abstract
The relationship between the periodontal health and the restoration of
teeth is intimate and inseparable. Maintenance of gingival health
constitutes one of the keys for tooth and dental restoration longevity. An
adequate understanding of relationship between the periodontal tissue and
restorative dentistry is essential to ensure adequate form and function of
dentition and Esthetics and comfort to the patients. Restoration of
fractured (traumatized), severely decayed, partially erupted (delayed
passive eruption), worn or poorly restorated teeth is often difficult for the
dentist without surgical and orthodontic intervention. Surgical crown
lengthening of these teeth is necessary to provide adequate tooth structure
for restoration or Esthetics enhancement, thus adhering to basic biological
principles by preventing impingement on the periodontal attachment
apparatus or biological width. Many clinicians have been unable to utilize
the concept of biologic width in practical manner. Hence the purpose of this
article is to describe the biologic width anatomy, evaluations & correction
of its violation by different methods.
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Biologic width, crown lengthening, orthodontic extrusion
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Malathi K, Singh A. Biologic width: Understanding and its preservation. International Journal of Medical and Dental Sciences. 2014 Jan; 3(1): 363-368.