title: Alternative method of conservative esthetic treatment for gingival recession.
abstract: The health and appearance of gingival tissue play an essential role in esthetics. The esthetic function of the tissue is enhanced when it frames the restoration. With gingival recession, the effect of natural gingiva is created with pink composites or ceramics on the cervical part of the crown, as described in this clinical report. This goal depends on the absence of adverse effects on the color, shape, and health of the surrounding tissue. The new composites are more color stable and wear resistant, and the latest generation of dental bonding agents allows the bonding of composites to dentin, various metals, and porcelain. The application of soft-tissue colored composite on dentin cementum, enamel, or porcelain is a good solution for correcting gingival recessions.
authors.affiliation: Department of Prosthodontics, Hebrew University-Hadassah School of Dental Medicine, Jerusalem, Israel.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Zalkind
authors.forename: N
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Hochman
mesh_terms: D000134:Acid Etching, Dental; D003116:Color; D003188:Composite Resins; D003731:Dental Caries / Q000628:therapy; D003801:Dental Veneers; D003807:Dentin Sensitivity / Q000628:therapy; D017220:Dentin-Bonding Agents; D004955:Esthetics, Dental; D005260:Female; D005889:Gingival Recession / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D019231:Tooth Preparation, Prosthodontic
chemical_list: D003188:Composite Resins; D017220:Dentin-Bonding Agents