Gingival Prostheses: An Esthetic Soloution to Periodontally Compromised Patients- A Case Report

Abstract

Gingival recession often compromises the esthetics of the patient especially when it occurs in the anterior

region . Often the patient exhibits open embrasures, increased crown height, and black triangles. The

reduced bone height often compromises the possibility for a predictable outcome after various root coverage

procedures. Hence these procedures may not give a satisfactory esthetic results . In addition to that surgical

root covege might cause discomfort to the patient and requires considerable healing time. Gingival veneer

masks are simple alternative approach in these patients with unsightly gums associated with severe gingival

recession especially when they are well motivated for good oral hygiene measures. This article aims to

describe a clinical case of a young patient with advanced gingival recession. The gingival prostheses is a

boon to patients who are esthetically compromised due to severe gingival recession