Biological Width Considerations in Vertical Crown Preparation: Clinical and Esthetic Outcomes

Amal Alaa  Mawlood

doi:10.51699/87ndmy45

Authors

Amal Alaa Mawlood B.D.S., M, SC in conservative dentistry, Specialist dentist at the Specialized Dental Center in Salah Al-Din

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.51699/87ndmy45

Keywords:

Vertical edgeless preparation, biological width, periodontal health, biological oriented preparation technique

Abstract

The biological width is regarded to be crucial for preserving gingival health. Vertical edgeless preparation improves flexibility of the prosthetic margin as well as emergence profile. Furthermore, it provides a conservative alternative in which the finish line has been represented by an area instead of a horizontal line. This review analyzes the biological width related with vertical crown preparation with an emphasis on clinical together with esthetic outcomes.

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