Prosthetic gingival reconstruction in a fixed partial restoration. Part 1: introduction to artificial gingiva as an alternative therapy

• Published in: The International journal of periodontics & restorative dentistry Vol. 29; no. 5; p. 471
• Main Authors: Coachman, Christian, Salama, Maurice, Garber, David, Calamita, Marcelo, Salama, Henry, Cabral, Guilherme
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States 01.10.2009
• Subjects: Dental Prosthesis Design; Dental Prosthesis, Implant-Supported; Denture, Partial, Fixed; Humans; Jaw, Edentulous, Partially - rehabilitation; Periodontal Prosthesis

The Class III defect environment entails a vertical and horizontal deficiency in the edentulous ridge. Often, bone and soft tissue surgical procedures fall short of achieving a natural esthetic result. Alternative surgical and restorative protocols for these types of prosthetic gingival restorations...