Panacea to lost gingival tissue architecture and spacing: Silicone gingival prosthesis

The positive psychological effects of improving patients' smile often contribute to an improved self-image and enhanced self-esteem. Periodontal disease may lead to tooth and tissue loss that can result in esthetic problems. Combined periodontal/prosthodontic treatment for patients with advance...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autores principales: Tomar, Brajendra S., Chandu, G. S., Singh, Shubhra, Goutam, Manish
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Medknow Publications & Media Pvt Ltd 2016
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Case Report
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5062137/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27746607
http://dx.doi.org/10.4103/0972-4052.176524
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Sumario:The positive psychological effects of improving patients' smile often contribute to an improved self-image and enhanced self-esteem. Periodontal disease may lead to tooth and tissue loss that can result in esthetic problems. Combined periodontal/prosthodontic treatment for patients with advanced disease is well documented. This case report illustrates a method of treatment for an advanced tissue loss in an esthetic area using a removable silicone gingival prosthesis/mask.

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