A biometric approach to aesthetic crown lengthening: part II--interdental considerations.
Optimizing the aesthetic outcome for patients requiring periodontal aesthetic restorative treatment has become a primary objective in contemporary dentistry. Techniques that simplify and enhance quality of treatment provide substantial benefits to patients and clinicians. This article describes new concepts associated with interdental changes due to alterations in tooth and contact area position, and addresses the need for treatment of the interdental papillae. An innovative approach to aesthetic interdental periodontal crown lengthening will be discussed.
Chu
Stephen J
SJ
Advanced CDE Program in Aesthetic Dentistry, Department of Periodontology and Implant Dentistry, New York University College of Dentistry, New York, New York, USA. SChuDMD@aol.com
Hochman
Mark N
MN
Fletcher
Paul
P
D001699:Biometry; D016556:Crown Lengthening / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D017267:Dental Prosthesis Design; D004955:Esthetics, Dental; D005881:Gingiva / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D009811:Odontometry; D019228:Tooth Crown / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D019231:Tooth Preparation, Prosthodontic / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000379:methods