Periodontal plastic surgery for anterior esthetics

Lee,  Yong-Moo

J Korean Dent Assoc > Volume 48(12); 2010 > Article

The Journal of The Korean Dental Association 2010;48(12):880-888.
Published online December 31, 2010.

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서울대학교 치의학대학원 치주과학교실

Periodontal plastic surgery for anterior esthetics

Yong-Moo Lee

Department of Periodontology, School of Dentistry, Seoul National University

Abstract

Periodontal disease, trauma, deformity of tooth can jeopardize the esthetics of oral and maxillo-facial region. Moreover, increasing the demand and concern about the esthetics, clinicians should place high value on esthetics during periodontal treatment. Analysis of various anatomical considerations; lip line, shape and location of marginal gingiva, and biologic width; and diagnosis should be performed prior to periodontal plastic surgery.

Key Words: Periodontal plastic surgery;esthetic crown lengthening;ridge augmentation;root coverage;