Reestablishing biologic width with forced eruption.
Maintenance of gingival health is one of the keys for the longevity of teeth, as well as for the longevity of restorations. In this context, the biologic width functions as a barrier against the entrance of microorganisms into the internal medium of the periodontal ligament and into the gingival and osseous connective tissue. This clinical case describes a technique to reestablish the biologic width of a central incisor using forced extrusion and done without post-treatment corrective surgery.
Felippe
Luís Antonio
LA
Department of Stomatology, Medical Center, Operative Dentistry Section, Federal University of Santa Catarina, Florianópolis, Santa Catarina, Brazil. dentist@ccs.ufsc.br
Monteiro Júnior
Sylvio
S
Vieira
Luis Clovis Cardoso
LC
Araujo
Elito
E
D000328:Adult; D016556:Crown Lengthening / Q000379:methods*; D003442:Crowns; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007180:Incisor / Q000293:injuries; D008437:Maxilla; D010519:Periodontium / Q000033:anatomy & histology*; D011176:Post and Core Technique; D019237:Tooth Cervix / Q000293:injuries; D014078:Tooth Eruption; D014082:Tooth Fractures / Q000628:therapy*; D014087:Tooth Movement Techniques / Q000379:methods*; D014143:Traction