The significance of soft tissue for maintenance of prosthesis

Kim,  Ok-Su

J Korean Dent Assoc > Volume 48(9); 2010 > Article

The Journal of The Korean Dental Association 2010;48(9):664-669.
Published online September 30, 2010.

보철 건강유지를 위한 연조직의 중요성

김옥수

전남대학교 치주과학교실

The significance of soft tissue for maintenance of prosthesis

Ok-Su Kim

Department of Periodontology, School of Dentistry, Chonnam National University

Abstract

All prosthetic and restorative therapies require a healthy periodontium as a prerequisite for success. Understanding of the concepts of periodontal-restrorative interaction, especially with regard to interactions at the gingival margin is important. The aim of this article gives the information about the essential considering factor for successful prosthesis; biologic width, periodontal biotype, width of attached gingiva, margin of restoration. If a restorative margin must be extended below the gingival margin, it is critical that adequate band of attached gingiva is present, the margin does not violate the biologic width, the margin is closed and properly finished.

Key Words: biologic width;periodontal biotype;attached gingiva;restorative margin;