Crown lengthening – Are outcomes stable?

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This review to assess if surgical crown lengthening produces stable clinical outcomes only identified 5 small trials all at high risk of bias

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Is there a ‘standard’ biologic width for periodontal health?

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When restoring teeth the placement of the margin of the restoration is considered to be important for periodontal health.  This position may be a factor in the initiation or progression of periodontal disease.   Biologic width has been defined as the junctional epithelium and supracrestal connective tissue attachment surrounding every tooth. it is suggested that his [read the full story…]