Enhancing cosmetics through regenerative periodontal procedures.
Patients' desire for more esthetic smiles has prompted the development of periodontal regenerative techniques. Case reports of periodontal therapy in the form of subepithelial connective-tissue grafts and socket retention for problems such as deformed ridges, exposed root surfaces and uneven smile lines will be presented in this article.
Department of Periodontics, Columbia University School of Dental and Oral Surgery, New York.
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D000540:Alveolar Ridge Augmentation / Q000379:methods; D003238:Connective Tissue / Q000637:transplantation*; D004955:Esthetics, Dental; D005881:Gingiva / Q000637:transplantation*; D005889:Gingival Recession / Q000601:surgery*; D005893:Gingivoplasty / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D013524:Surgical Flaps / Q000379:methods*