Volume : 2, Issue : 9, SEP 2016

GINGIVAL EPITHESIS - SOLUTION TO LOST GINGIVAL TISSUE; A CASE REPORT

Dr. Sana Farista, Dr. NiravRathod, Dr. Shanin Farista

Abstract

Smile is a curve that sets everything straight. Of all the components of a smile, the teeth play a very important role in creating a perfect smile, but it is not just the perfect teeth, healthy appearing supporting tissue and its architecture are key components for achieving an esthetic and pleasing smile. Lack of adequate gingival architecture and proper contour in the horizontal and vertical dimensions (gingival recession and black triangles) may result in compromised esthetics. Reconstruction of these areas with gingival epithesis (gingival veneer) can be useful to correct the deformities remaining after the control of periodontal diseases, especially in the anterior region. Gingival veneers are stable, comfortable and cost effective treatment modality which accurately and esthetically restores the interdental papilla and gingival
recession.

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