title: Soft tissue augmentation on previously restored root surfaces.
abstract: Three cases are presented demonstrating that soft tissue augmentation procedures can be accomplished on previously restored root surfaces. Diagnostic techniques to help determine ideal tooth length are discussed, and clinical examples of how to surgically manage the previously restored root surfaces are presented.
authors.affiliation: University of Texas Dental Branch, Houston, USA.
authors.forename: M K
authors.initials: MK
authors.lastname: McGuire
mesh_terms: D016301:Alveolar Bone Loss / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery*; D003238:Connective Tissue / Q000637:transplantation*; D003481:Cuspid; D003830:Denture, Partial, Fixed; D004955:Esthetics, Dental; D005260:Female; D005889:Gingival Recession / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery*; D005893:Gingivoplasty / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D007180:Incisor; D008437:Maxilla; D009811:Odontometry; D019233:Retreatment; D017213:Root Caries / Q000150:complications* / Q000628:therapy