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Coronal Positioning of Existing Gingiva:
Author(s) -
Allen Edward P.,
Miller Preston D.
Publication year - 1989
Publication title -
journal of periodontology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.036
H-Index - 156
eISSN - 1943-3670
pISSN - 0022-3492
DOI - 10.1902/jop.1989.60.6.316
Subject(s) - coronal plane , periodontist , gingival recession , medicine , orthodontics , dentistry , gingival margin , radiology
A lthough not a new procedure , coronal positioning of existing gingiva may be used to enhance esthetics and reduce sensitivity. Unfortunately when recession is minimal and the marginal tissue is healthy, many periodontists do not suggest treatment. This article outlines a simple surgical technique with the criteria for its use which results in a high degree of predictability and patient satisfaction.