Clinical Evaluation of Conventional Versus Microsurgical Techniques of Esthetic Crown Lengthening

Clinical Evaluation of Gingival Margin Stability Following Conventional Versus Microsurgical Techniques of Esthetic Crown Lengthening

the study compare gingival margin stability following conventional approach versus microsurgical approach of esthetic crown lengthening in management of patients with short clinical crowns in the upper anterior region.In management of patients with short clinical crowns in the upper anterior region, there is no difference in gingival margin stability between conventional and microsurgical approaches of esthetic crown lengthening.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Patients with healthy systemic condition.
• Adult patients ˃ 18 years old.
• The presence of the six upper anterior teeth.
• Absence of sites with attachment loss and probing depth (PD) >3 mm
• Keratinized gingiva of at least 2mm width.
• Compliance with good oral hygiene.
• Patients accepts 6-months follow-up period (cooperative patients).
• Patients provides an informed consent

Exclusion Criteria:

• Gummy smile with normal tooth proportions
• Presence of prosthetic crowns
• Extensive restorations
• Extensive incisal edge attrition.
• Misalignment on maxillary anterior teeth.
• Smokers ˃ 10 cigarettes / day.