title: Changes in the vertical position of interdental papillae and interseptal bone following the approximation of anterior teeth.
abstract: Orthodontic approximation has been proposed as a tool for restoring the lost papilla. A prospective analysis was performed to evaluate the changes in the levels of interdental papilla and alveolar crest following an orthodontic approximation. The levels of interdental papilla and alveolar crest increased; however, the interradicular distance did not influence the level of the interdental papilla or papilla score. Interestingly, the shape of the teeth had a significant impact on the interdental papilla score. In conclusion, orthodontic approximation significantly enhanced the level of the interdental papilla and interproximal alveolar crest, producing an improved esthetic outcome.
authors.forename: Yi-Kyeong
authors.initials: YK
authors.lastname: Kim
authors.forename: Eun-Young
authors.initials: EY
authors.lastname: Kwon
authors.forename: Yun-Jung
authors.initials: YJ
authors.lastname: Cho
authors.forename: Ju-Youn
authors.initials: JY
authors.lastname: Lee
authors.forename: Sung-Jo
authors.initials: SJ
authors.lastname: Kim
authors.forename: Jeomil
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Choi
mesh_terms: D000539:Alveolar Process / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D004955:Esthetics, Dental; D005260:Female; D005881:Gingiva / Q000033:anatomy & histology*; D006801:Humans; D007180:Incisor; D008297:Male; D008437:Maxilla; D008875:Middle Aged; D009971:Orthodontics, Corrective; D011859:Radiography; D014085:Tooth Migration / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000628:therapy*; D016896:Treatment Outcome