Crown lengthening surgery: a restorative-driven periodontal procedure
Levine, D.F.; Handelsman, M.; Ravon, N.A.
Journal of the California Dental Association 27(2): 143-151
1999
ISSN/ISBN: 1043-2256 PMID: 10388449 Document Number: 501965
Improper management of the periodontal tissues during restorative procedures is a common, but often overlooked, cause of failure. When a restoration is placed, the preservation of an intact, healthy periodontium is necessary to maintain the tooth or teeth being restored. Predictable long-term restorative success requires a combination of restorative principles with the correct management of the periodontal tissues.