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

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