Tissue sculpturing: an alternative method for improving esthetics of anterior fixed prosthodontics. 1999

L B Jacques, and A B Coelho, and H Hollweg, and P C Conti
Bauru School of Dentistry, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil. jacques@techno.com.br

Esthetics associated with health of surrounding tissues in fixed prosthodontics is arduous, especially when treating the maxillary anterior region. An unfavorable relationship between residual ridge, pontic, and gingival papilla commonly compromises the final result. Alternative procedures based on biologic procedures can be developed to improve relationships and provide esthetic and functionally acceptable fixed partial dentures. This article describes a technique for the improvement of esthetics with conditioning of the tissue beneath the pontics, by displacing tissue with a treatment restoration. Lateral displacement of tissue under gradual, controlled pressure enhances the interdental papilla, which improves esthetics. The role of plaque control is also discussed in this article.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D008437 Maxilla One of a pair of irregularly shaped bones that form the upper jaw. A maxillary bone provides tooth sockets for the superior teeth, forms part of the ORBIT, and contains the MAXILLARY SINUS. Maxillae,Maxillary Bone,Bone, Maxillary,Bones, Maxillary,Maxillary Bones,Maxillas
D011312 Pressure A type of stress exerted uniformly in all directions. Its measure is the force exerted per unit area. (McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Scientific and Technical Terms, 6th ed) Pressures
D003742 Dental Devices, Home Care Devices used in the home by persons to maintain dental and periodontal health. The devices include toothbrushes, dental flosses, water irrigators, gingival stimulators, etc. Dental Floss,Floss, Dental,Home Care Dental Devices
D003773 Dental Plaque A film that attaches to teeth, often causing DENTAL CARIES and GINGIVITIS. It is composed of MUCINS, secreted from salivary glands, and microorganisms. Plaque, Dental
D003779 Denture Design The plan, delineation, and location of actual structural elements of dentures. The design can relate to retainers, stress-breakers, occlusal rests, flanges, framework, lingual or palatal bars, reciprocal arms, etc. Denture Designs,Design, Denture,Designs, Denture
D003830 Denture, Partial, Fixed A partial denture attached to prepared natural teeth, roots, or implants by cementation. Fixed Bridge,Fixed Partial Denture,Pontic,Bridge, Fixed,Bridges, Fixed,Denture, Fixed Partial,Dentures, Fixed Partial,Fixed Bridges,Fixed Partial Dentures,Partial Denture, Fixed,Partial Dentures, Fixed,Pontics
D003833 Denture, Partial, Temporary A partial denture intended for short-term use in a temporary or emergency situation. Dental Prosthesis, Interim,Interim Dental Prosthesis,Interim Prosthesis Dental,Dental Prostheses, Interim,Dental, Interim Prosthesis,Dentals, Interim Prosthesis,Interim Dental Prostheses,Interim Prosthesis Dentals,Prostheses, Interim Dental,Prosthesis Dental, Interim,Prosthesis Dentals, Interim,Prosthesis, Interim Dental
D004955 Esthetics, Dental Skills, techniques, standards, and principles used to improve the art and symmetry of the teeth and face to improve the appearance as well as the function of the teeth, mouth, and face. (From Boucher's Clinical Dental Terminology, 4th ed, p108) Cosmetic Dentistry,Aesthetics, Dental,Dental Esthetic,Dental Esthetics,Esthetic, Dental,Cosmetic Dentistries,Dentistries, Cosmetic,Dentistry, Cosmetic
D005881 Gingiva Oral tissue surrounding and attached to TEETH. Gums,Interdental Papilla,Papilla, Interdental,Gum
D006801 Humans Members of the species Homo sapiens. Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man

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