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Perioesthetic Approach to the Diagnosis and Treatment of Carious and Noncarious Cervical Lesions: Part I
Author(s) -
TERRY DOUGLAS A.,
McGUIRE MICHAEL K.,
McLAREN EDWARD,
FULTON RUDOLPH,
SWIFT EDWARD J.
Publication year - 2003
Publication title -
journal of esthetic and restorative dentistry
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.919
H-Index - 60
eISSN - 1708-8240
pISSN - 1496-4155
DOI - 10.1111/j.1708-8240.2003.tb00290.x
Subject(s) - dentistry , medicine , lesion , orthodontics , pathology
Several factors can contribute to the development of noncarious cervical lesions. Therefore, these lesions can be described and classified according to their primary etiology. Traditionally, most dentists have treated noncarious cervical lesions only with restorative methods, for example, composite resin restorations. However, in many cases, a periodontal or a combined restorative/periodontal approach provides a better esthetic and functional result. In part I of this two‐part report, we provide a review of noncarious cervical lesions and a series of clinical case reports showing surgical techniques used and the importance of the periodontal aspect of lesion management. CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE For best esthetic results, the periodontal aspect of noncarious cervical lesions must be considered in treatment planning.