The Concept of Biologic Width in Restorative Dentistry
Dimensions of Dental Hygiene
DECEMBER 6, 2023
Frequently, the general dentist faces a dilemma about whether a carious tooth can be restored to function or if extraction is warranted. 1,3 The new periodontal classification guidelines replaced the term biologic width with supracrestal tissue attachment, consisting of junctional epithelium and supracrestal connective tissue.
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