nowadays, due to recent developments and researches in dental science, it is possible to preserve and restore previously extracted cases such as teeth with extensive caries, fractured or less appropriate cases for crown coverage as well as teeth with external perforation caused by restorative pins. in order to restore the teeth with preservation of periodontium, we should know thoroughly physio...

Surgical crown lengthening has been proposed as a means of facilitating restorative procedures and preventing injuries in teeth with structurally inadequate clinical crown or exposing tooth structure in the presence of deep, subgingival pathologies which may hamper the access for proper restorative measures. Histological studies utilizing animal models have shown that postoperative crestal reso...

The aim of this case report was to describe the surgical sequence of crown lengthening to apically reposition the dentogingival complex, in addition to an esthetic restorative procedure. Many different causes can be responsible for short clinical crown. In these cases, the correct execution of a restorative or prosthetic rehabilitation requires an increasing of the crown length. According to th...

A gummy smile is a form of excessive gingival display when smiling. The due to altered eruption likely benefit from crown lengthening surgery in order restore the esthetic smile. Case Report: potential complications include possible deformities, dentine hypersensitivity, transient mobility, and root resorption. present case report reveals rare complication happened after an which was performed ...

An adequate understanding of the relationship between periodontal tissues and restorative dentistry is paramount to ensure adequate form, function, esthetics, and comfort of the dentition. While most clinicians are aware of this important relationship, uncertainty remains regarding specific concepts such as the biologic width and indications and applications for surgical crown lengthening. This...

As part of the paradigm shift toward more minimally invasive surgical procedures, increasing numbers of references to laser-mediated flapless crown lengthening are noted in the published literature. The vast majority of these references are noncontrolled case reports or technique-focused articles. Therefore, prospective, randomized controlled studies that objectively examine the safety and effi...

Aesthetic considerations have influenced the management of dental maladies in varying degrees for many years. Patient awareness and expectations have increased recently to the point that less than optimal aesthetics are no longer an acceptable outcome (27). In the 21st century, the dental practitioner must be prepared to meet the challenges necessary to provide care that will result in a true c...

Background: Altered passive eruption (APE) is one of the etiologies gummy smile condition. The APE type IA can be corrected by aesthetics crown lengthening using gingivectomy technique.
 Objective: To correct condition excessive gingival display et causa with an aesthetic crown-lengthening procedure a Case Report: A 26-year-old female patient complained about her which made maxillary front...

Optimizing the aesthetic outcome for patients requiring periodontal aesthetic restorative treatment has become a primary objective in contemporary dentistry. Techniques that simplify and enhance quality of treatment provide substantial benefits to patients and clinicians. This article describes new concepts associated with interdental changes due to alterations in tooth and contact area positio...