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CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 · European Journal of General Dentistry 2012; 1(03): 137-141
DOI: 10.4103/2278-9626.105353
Review Article

Biological width: No violation zone

Ashu Sharma
Department of Prosthodontics and Oral Implantology, Bangalore Institute of Dental Sciences and Research Center, Bangalore, Karnataka, India
,
G. R. Rahul
Department of Prosthodontics and Oral Implantology, Bangalore Institute of Dental Sciences and Research Center, Bangalore, Karnataka, India
,
Bhawna Gupta
1   House Surgeon, Bangalore Institute of Dental Sciences and Research Center, Bangalore, Karnataka, India
,
Mozammil Hafeez
1   House Surgeon, Bangalore Institute of Dental Sciences and Research Center, Bangalore, Karnataka, India
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Abstract

Maintenance of gingival health is one of the keys for the longevity of teeth, as well as for the longevity of restorations. The concept of Biologic width has been widely described by periodontists and restorative dentists. An adequate understanding of relationship between periodontal tissues and restorative dentistry is paramount to ensure adequate form, function and esthetics, and comfort of the dentition. While most clinicians are aware of this important relationship, uncertainty remains regarding specific concepts such as biologic width and indications and applications of surgical crown lengthening. These violations lead to complications like gingival inflammation, alveolar bone loss and improper fit of the restorative component. This review gives the wide aspect of the complex question of biologic width and represents an attempt to answer some of the demands in relation to it. The article also discusses the possible methods to assess biologic width, problems that occur after improper margin placement in the periodontium and the alternative procedures for prevention of biological width violation.

Keywords

Biological width - bermuda triangle - margin placement - periodontal health


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01 November 2021

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