Cosmetic Makeover of Periodontally Compromised Patients using Flexible Gingival Mask and Porcelain Laminate Veneers: Report of Two Cases

Shilpi Gilra

doi:10.21276//ujds.2024.10.2.10

Shilpi Gilra Lecturer, Dept of Prosthodontics, Govt Coll of Dent, Indore

DOI: https://doi.org/10.21276//ujds.2024.10.2.10

Keywords: periodontal disease, gingival recession, flexible gingival mask, porcelain laminate veneer, esthetics

Abstract

Chronic periodontal disease can lead to advanced gingival tissue loss that can result in problems with esthetics, phonetics, food impaction and tooth sensitivity. One of the most difficult problem encountered in the management of periodontal disease is loss of interdental papillae which leaves unsightly “black triangles” between the teeth. The first step in the management of these problems is surgical correction of the defect. In cases where mucogingival surgery is unpredictable due to generalized recession and loss of large volume of gingival tissue, removable gingival prosthesis is an excellent alternative to correct the deformities remaining after the control of destructive periodontal disease specially in the maxillary anterior region. Gingival prostheses may be fixed or removable. It can be made from a range of materials like acrylic, silicones, porcelain- based materials and flexible resin denture material. This report describes two clinical situations in which combined periodontal/prosthodontic rehabilitation was done for patients with advanced periodontal disease. Accurately fitting flexible gingival prostheses and porcelain laminate veneers were fabricated to restore advanced gingival tissue loss in esthetic area following periodontal flap surgery. The flexible gingival masks not only help to achieve excellent cosmetic results but also reinstate the functional and psychological wellbeing of the patient.

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