Cosmetic Rehabilitation Following Successful Treatment of Aggressive Periodontitis

From Volume 34, Issue 2, March 2007 | Pages 91-96

Authors

Helen L Craddock

PhD, MDent Sci, BDS, FDS(Rest Dent), MRD(Pros), MFDS RCS(Edin), MGDS RCS(Eng), DGDP(UK)

Lecturer in Restorative Dentistry, Leeds Dental Institute, Clarendon Way, Leeds LS2 9LU, UK

Articles by Helen L Craddock

Victoria C Yorke

BChD, MDentSci, MFDS RCSEd

Lecturer in Restorative Dentistry, Leeds Dental Institute, Clarendon Way, Leeds LS2 9LU, UK

Articles by Victoria C Yorke

Martin FW-Y Chan

BDS, MDSc, FDS(Rest Dent), RCPS, DRD, MRD RCSEd

Consultant in Restorative Dentistry, Leeds Dental Institute, Clarendon Way, Leeds LS2 9LU, UK

Articles by Martin FW-Y Chan

Abstract

With advances in periodontal therapy, many sufferers from aggressive periodontitis are retaining their teeth after successful treatment. This presents the practitioner with aesthetic and restorative challenges in these relatively young patients. Lifelong motivation is essential to the supportive therapy for these patients, and the maintenance of good aesthetics, combined with biologically acceptable corrective therapy, may help maintain a high level of motivation. Any treatment provided must naturally be conducive to maintaining long-term dental and periodontal health. This paper aims to demonstrate options for dealing with the aesthetic challenges posed by a number of patients who have undergone initial cause-related therapy for aggressive periodontitis.

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