Gingival Harmony in Anterior Aesthetic Restorations

• Main Authors: Dalenda Hadyaoui, Nissaf Daouahi, Zohra Nouira, Mounir Cherif
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: MDPI AG 2014-12-01
• Series: Dentistry Journal
• Subjects: gingival architecture; gingival harmony; aesthetic crown lengthening; Zirconia based single crown; surgery; multidisciplinary approach
• Online Access: http://www.mdpi.com/2304-6767/2/4/155

This article describes a case of gingival asymmetry with compromising aesthetics. A 25-year-old dental student presented to the department of prosthetic dentistry. She was concerned about the greyish transparency of the crown metal margin through the marginal gingiva. The crown was placed to restore her lateral incisor. A comprehensive examination revealed that this unaesthetic aspect was caused by a non-harmonious gingival architecture in the lateral incisor marked by an unaesthetic gingival Zenith. The treatment plan included a surgical crown lengthening followed by prosthetic therapy consisting in a Zirconia based crown replacing the old prosthesis. Thanks to a well-planned multi-disciplinary approach, the result was esthetically acceptable and the patient was satisfied.