title: Gingival prostheses--a review.
abstract: Gingival replacement is often a component of comprehensive prosthodontics. Gingival prostheses may be fixed or removable and may be made from acrylics, composite resins, silicones or porcelain-based materials. Undercuts or dental attachments are used to secure removable prostheses, which are esthetically pleasing and easy to maintain. This paper describes several clinical situations in which gingival prostheses were used effectively.
authors.affiliation: Division of prosthodontics and restorative dentistry, Mount Sinai Hospital and the faculty of dentistry, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada. ibarzilay@tdc.on.ca
authors.forename: Izchak
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Barzilay
authors.forename: Tamblyn
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Irene
mesh_terms: D000180:Acrylic Resins; D000328:Adult; D001672:Biocompatible Materials; D003760:Dental Impression Materials; D003776:Dental Porcelain; D017267:Dental Prosthesis Design; D003807:Dentin Sensitivity / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D004129:Dimethylpolysiloxanes; D005260:Female; D005882:Gingival Diseases / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D005889:Gingival Recession / Q000628:therapy; D005890:Gingivectomy / Q000009:adverse effects; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010515:Periodontal Prosthesis; D017797:Prosthesis Coloring; D012826:Silicone Elastomers; D013064:Speech Disorders / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D019231:Tooth Preparation, Prosthodontic
chemical_list: D000180:Acrylic Resins; D001672:Biocompatible Materials; D003760:Dental Impression Materials; D004129:Dimethylpolysiloxanes; C020964:MDX 4-4210; D012826:Silicone Elastomers; D003776:Dental Porcelain