Napaporn Adchariyapitak2011-02-162011-02-162010-06-242010-06-24Chiang Mai Dental Journal; Vol.31 No.2 2010; 7-15http://imsear.searo.who.int/handle/123456789/130458One of the prime goals of crown and fixed partial denture treatment is to maintain periodontal health, in which restoration contour is an important factor. In posterior teeth appropriate restoration contour promotes good function, comfort and esthetics, and facilitates the maintenance of periodontal health. Dentists should pay attention to creating suitable restoration contours in order to achieve successful treatment.en-USChiang Mai Dental JournalReview Article