title: Restorative dentistry and the periodontium.
abstract: The balance of form and function in the relationship of the teeth to the periodontium must be recreated in artificial restorations in order to impart biologic health and comfortable function to the dentition. No aspect of the tooth is so remote from the periodontium that is has no influence on the health of the tissue.
mesh_terms: D000539:Alveolar Process / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D003728:Dental Calculus / Q000209:etiology; D003758:Dental Implantation, Endosseous; D003766:Dental Occlusion; D003773:Dental Plaque / Q000209:etiology; D003793:Dental Restoration, Permanent / Q000379:methods; D003829:Denture, Partial / Q000009:adverse effects; D005502:Food / Q000009:adverse effects; D005881:Gingiva / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D006801:Humans; D010510:Periodontal Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D010519:Periodontium / Q000502:physiology*; D014070:Tooth / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000502:physiology