title: Reestablishing biologic width with forced eruption.
abstract: 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.
authors: Department of Stomatology, Medical Center, Operative Dentistry Section, Federal University of Santa Catarina, Florianópolis, Santa Catarina, Brazil. dentist@ccs.ufsc.br
authors: Luís Antonio
authors: LA
authors: Felippe
authors: Sylvio
authors: S
authors: Monteiro Júnior
authors: Luis Clovis Cardoso
authors: LC
authors: Vieira
authors: Elito
authors: E
authors: Araujo
mesh_terms: 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