Electrosurgery: a technique for achieving aesthetic and retentive resin-bonded bridges

Resin-bonded bridges can provide an aesthetic option for fixed replacement of teeth. To achieve the appearance of a natural tooth, the pontic tooth must have the correct emergence profile. This paper describes the use of electrosurgery for tissue removal and ridge recontouring. The soft tissues over...

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Published inDental update Vol. 35; no. 6; p. 371
Main Authors Elder, Andrew R J, Djemal, Serpil
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published England 01.07.2008
Subjects
Dental Abutments
Denture Design
Denture Retention
Denture, Partial, Fixed, Resin-Bonded
Electrosurgery - instrumentation
Electrosurgery - methods
Esthetics, Dental
Gingiva - pathology
Gingivoplasty - methods
Humans
Jaw, Edentulous, Partially - rehabilitation
Jaw, Edentulous, Partially - surgery
Prescriptions
Wound Healing - physiology
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Summary:Resin-bonded bridges can provide an aesthetic option for fixed replacement of teeth. To achieve the appearance of a natural tooth, the pontic tooth must have the correct emergence profile. This paper describes the use of electrosurgery for tissue removal and ridge recontouring. The soft tissues overlying the edentulous ridge can be sculpted prior to resin-bonded bridge placement to improve the emergence profile of the pontic and the bridge's cleansability. Hyperplastic palatal gingival tissues can be excised to maximize bridge retainer coverage over the cingulum area. Electrosurgery may be of value in improving the appearance and retention of a resin-retained bridge.
ISSN:0305-5000
DOI:10.12968/denu.2008.35.6.371