DOI: 10.36347/sjams.2013.v01i06.0075

Pages: 990-993

Advancements in restorative dentistry have resulted in people keeping their teeth for longer, and an increase in gingival recession as the gums recede due to age, periodontal disease, thin gingiva, or other factors. The demand for periodontal plastic surgery appears to be increasing. As the demand for the esthetic dentistry is increased, dentistry has developed new techniques to meet this demand. Periodontal plastic surgery is a part of this effort. This article outlines the scope of periodontal plastic surgeries in the treatment of esthetic dental cases.