The emergence margin in prosthetic reconstruction of periodontally involved teeth.
This paper reviews types of preparation margins and the placement of the restoration's margins in relation to the gingival margin in prosthetic reconstruction of periodontally involved teeth. The "emergence margin," a new type of preparation margin, is presented through three case reports. The requirements for successful use of the emergence margin are discussed.
Crespi
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Department of Oral Biology, State University of New York at Buffalo, School of Dental Medicine 14214.
Grossi
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D003442:Crowns; D003737:Dental Cavity Preparation / Q000379:methods; D017267:Dental Prosthesis Design; D003830:Denture, Partial, Fixed; D006801:Humans; D010510:Periodontal Diseases / Q000628:therapy*