Use of a Surgical Guide in a Crown-Lengthening Procedure to Improve the Aesthetics of the Interdental Papillae: A Case Report

Abstract

Aim: This case report describes the use of a surgical guide in a crown-lengthening procedure to improve the aesthetics of the anterior interdental papillae in an adult female patient. Methodology: A 40-year-old female underwent a crownlengthening procedure with guidance provided by a surgical template to correct unsatisfactory aesthetics in the anterior gingiva and prosthesis. Results: The patient's functional and aesthetic expectations were met successfully with interdisciplinary treatment, including surgical crown lengthening and the placement of all-ceramic restorations. Conclusions: This case showed that satisfactory anterior aesthetics can be achieved by comprehensive examination, careful planning of treatment employing a surgical guide, and prosthodontist-periodontist teamwork, even in the complete absence of interdental papillae.(Int Dent Res 2012;2(3): [75][76][77][78][79][80]

Hemisection: Two case reports

“…The bifurcation of the region representing the enameloma is important and may not be possible in every case. Some teeth also may require a crown lengthening procedure or extrusion if there is severe decay on the tooth crown (15,16). Although treatment of the mesial root canal is more difficult than the distal root, this may determine which root will be amputated, depending on the success of endodontic treatment (3).…”