title: Panacea to lost gingival tissue architecture and spacing: Silicone gingival prosthesis.
abstract: The positive psychological effects of improving patients' smile often contribute to an improved self-image and enhanced self-esteem. Periodontal disease may lead to tooth and tissue loss that can result in esthetic problems. Combined periodontal/prosthodontic treatment for patients with advanced disease is well documented. This case report illustrates a method of treatment for an advanced tissue loss in an esthetic area using a removable silicone gingival prosthesis/mask.
authors.affiliation: Deptarment of Prosthodontics, Rishiraj College of Dental Sciences and RC, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India.
authors.forename: Brajendra S
authors.initials: BS
authors.lastname: Tomar
authors.affiliation: Deptarment of Prosthodontics, Rishiraj College of Dental Sciences and RC, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India.
authors.forename: G S
authors.initials: GS
authors.lastname: Chandu
authors.affiliation: Deptarment of Periodontology, Rishiraj College of Dental Sciences and RC, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India.
authors.forename: Shubhra
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Singh
authors.affiliation: Deptarment of Prosthodontics, Rishiraj College of Dental Sciences and RC, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India.
authors.forename: Manish
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Goutam
keywords: Black triangles; gingival esthetics; gingival recession; silicone gingival prosthesis