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JIDAM · Vol 6, Issue 1 · January–March 2019
Short Communication

Gingival Veneer as an Alternative Resort to Severe Gingival Recession

Mejalla. M.A, Ramakrishnan. T.
Department of Periodontics and Oral Implantology, Adhiparasakthi Dental College and Hospital, Melmaruvathur, Tamilnadu, India
Vol 6 · Issue 1 · 2019 DOI: 10.37841/jidam_2019_V6_I1_08 🔓 Open Access 📅 2019
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📝Abstract

BACKGROUND: Gingival recession is the exposure of root surface by an apical shift in the position of the gingiva. It is mainly caused due to the periodontal destruction leading to open interdental spaces and elongated clinical crowns. Miller’s class III and class IV gingival recession are of greater concern to the patients owing to poor aesthetics. But management of these cases may involve more invasive and complex treatment that are time consuming and mostly have a moderate to poor prognosis with an unpredictable outcome.

METHOD: After completion of phase I therapy, an impression of the involved arch is taken using alginate impression material and a cast is made using type IV die stone. A thin acrylic veneer is fabricated and delivered to the patient.

RESULT: Retention of the veneer is ensured through the interproximal undercuts. Gingival veneers eliminate both aesthetic and phonetic problems and the patient satisfaction is immense with no surgical intervention.

CONCLUSION: Gingival veneer could be considered as an alternative resort to severe gingival recessions.

KEYWORDS: Gingival recession, aesthetics, gingival veneer, interdisciplinary approach

🔖How to Cite
Mejalla MA, Ramakrishnan T. Gingival veneer as an alternative resort to severe gingival recession. J Indian Dent Assoc Madras. 2019;6(1):42-45. DOI: 10.37841/jidam_2019_V6_I1_08
Mejalla, M. A., & Ramakrishnan, T. (2019). Gingival veneer as an alternative resort to severe gingival recession. Journal of Indian Dental Association Madras, 6(1), 42-45. https://doi.org/10.37841/jidam_2019_V6_I1_08
Mejalla, M. A., and T. Ramakrishnan. "Gingival veneer as an alternative resort to severe gingival recession." Journal of Indian Dental Association Madras, vol. 6, no. 1, 2019, pp. 42-45. DOI: 10.37841/jidam_2019_V6_I1_08.
Mejalla MA, Ramakrishnan T. Gingival veneer as an alternative resort to severe gingival recession. J Indian Dent Assoc Madras. 2019;6(1):42-45. doi:10.37841/jidam_2019_V6_I1_08
Mejalla, M. A., and T. Ramakrishnan. "Gingival veneer as an alternative resort to severe gingival recession." Journal of Indian Dental Association Madras 6, no. 1 (2019): 42-45. https://doi.org/10.37841/jidam_2019_V6_I1_08.
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