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

Authors

  • Duygu Kılıç Department of Periodontology, Faculty of Dentistry, Erciyes University, Kayseri, TURKEY
  • Banu Arzu Alkan Department of Periodontology, Faculty of Dentistry, Erciyes University, Kayseri, TURKEY
  • Kerem Kılıç Department of Prosthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Erciyes University, Kayseri, TURKEY

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5577/intdentres.2012.vol2.no3.3

Keywords:

Surgical crown lengthening, surgical guide, anterior aesthetics

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 crown-lengthening 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. 

How to cite this article: Kılıç D, Alkan BA, Kılıç K. Use of a Surgical Guide in a Crown-Lengthening Procedure to Improve the Aesthetics of the Interdental Papillae: A Case Report. Int Dent Res 2012;2:75-80.

Linguistic Revision: The English in this manuscript has been checked by at least two professional editors, both native speakers of English.

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Published

15-12-2012
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Kılıç, D., Alkan, B. A., & Kılıç, K. (2012). Use of a Surgical Guide in a Crown-Lengthening Procedure to Improve the Aesthetics of the Interdental Papillae: A Case Report. International Dental Research, 2(3), 75–80. https://doi.org/10.5577/intdentres.2012.vol2.no3.3
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