The importance of restorative margin placement to the biologic width and periodontal health. Part II.
Part I of this article presented the rationale for the use of the crown-lengthening procedure prior to final prosthetic or restorative treatment. The primary objective of the procedure is the attainment of a periodontal biologic width, free of any invasive restorative dentistry, circumferentially around the tooth. Part II of this article presents a clinical case to demonstrate, step by step, the crown-lengthening procedure. Concurrently the clinical rationale for these steps is also explained.
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Department of Periodontology and Oral Biology, Boston University, Massachusetts.
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D000543:Alveoloplasty / Q000379:methods*; D016556:Crown Lengthening / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010519:Periodontium / Q000033:anatomy & histology*; D011184:Postoperative Period; D013524:Surgical Flaps / Q000379:methods