title: Surgical considerations for the prosthodontic patient.
abstract: Surgical procedures for the prosthodontic patient have advanced greatly over the last decade. Both the aesthetics and function of the final restoration can be greatly enhanced by various surgical procedures. Some are very predictable, and others are still in the developmental stages. This review is divided into three basic categories: aesthetic root coverage; crown lengthening; and ridge augmentation procedures.
authors.affiliation: New York University College of Dentistry.
authors.forename: D P
authors.initials: DP
authors.lastname: Tarnow
mesh_terms: D000540:Alveolar Ridge Augmentation; D017886:Durapatite; D004955:Esthetics, Dental; D005889:Gingival Recession / Q000601:surgery; D016557:Guided Tissue Regeneration, Periodontal; D006801:Humans; D006882:Hydroxyapatites; D013516:Oral Surgical Procedures, Preprosthetic / Q000379:methods*; D013524:Surgical Flaps
chemical_list: D006882:Hydroxyapatites; D017886:Durapatite