Gingival epithesis: a simple technique with great results

Objective: to describe the technique of making an epithesis in acrylic, to restore aesthetics and self-esteem of patients with periodontal tissue loss, in a simple and fast way. Methodology: A case report. Perform an impression with alginate, make an individual tray and obtain the working model. Per...

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Autores: Brito, Maria Cláudia Cardoso de, Ankli, Diana, Moura, Mariela Dutra Gontijo de, Mendes, Polianne Alves, Lages, Frederico Santos, Côrtes, Maria Ilma de Souza
Tipo de recurso: artículo
Estado:Versión publicada
Fecha de publicación:2022
País:Brasil
Institución:Universidade Federal de Itajubá (UNIFEI)
Repositorio:Research, Society and Development
Idioma:inglés
OAI Identifier:oai:ojs.pkp.sfu.ca:article/35169
Acceso en línea:https://rsdjournal.org/index.php/rsd/article/view/35169
Access Level:acceso abierto
Palabra clave:Periodontal Prosthesis
Dental Prosthesis
Dental Implants
Dental prosthesis design.
Prótesis Periodontal
Prótesis Dental
Implantes Dentales
Planificación de prótesis dentales.
Prótese Periodontal
Prótese Dentária
Implantes Dentários
Planejamento de prótese dentária.
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Sumario:Objective: to describe the technique of making an epithesis in acrylic, to restore aesthetics and self-esteem of patients with periodontal tissue loss, in a simple and fast way. Methodology: A case report. Perform an impression with alginate, make an individual tray and obtain the working model. Performing the diagnostic wax-up, acrylization and intra oral installation. Results: The treatment, little known by clinicians, restored the patient's smile and self-esteem safely and quickly. Conclusion: The gingival epithesis in heat-curable acrylic offers a quick, accurate, non-invasive and simple technique that allows the patient to be rehabilitated with esthetics, comfort, good adaptation and low cost.