title: Esthetic proportions versus biologic width considerations: a clinical dilemma.
abstract: Combining harmonious proportions of final restorations with periodontal health and stability surrounding these restorations is a basic fundamental in esthetic dentistry. However, when one can adversely affect the other, a clinical dilemma arises. This article describes a case with unfavorable proportions that may be worsened due to an existing unfavorable preparation design. A simple approach for diagnosis and treatment of such a situation is presented.
authors.affiliation: Department of Prosthodontics, Louisiana State University School of Dentistry, New Orleans, USA.
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Sadan
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Adar
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D003442:Crowns; D017267:Dental Prosthesis Design; D004846:Epithelial Attachment / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D004955:Esthetics, Dental; D006801:Humans; D007180:Incisor / Q000033:anatomy & histology* / Q000293:injuries; D008437:Maxilla; D010519:Periodontium / Q000033:anatomy & histology*; D019233:Retreatment; D019231:Tooth Preparation, Prosthodontic