Gingival Veneer Prosthesis in Dentistry – A Review

Abstract

The apical migration of the gingival margin to the cementoenamel junction (CEJ) is known as gingival recession or open interdental space. There are several non-surgical treatments for treating gingival recession defects, including establishing optimal plaque control, behavior modification therapies, removing overhanging subgingival restorations, and using desensitizing agents. The root surface can be covered with a variety of biomaterials and periodontal plastic surgery techniques to correct mucogingival problems. When a surgical approach is required, the most predictable treatments for single and multiple recession defects are considered to be a coronally advanced flap, tunnelling procedures combined with a connective tissue graft, and a laterally positioned flap. Periodontal plastic surgery has many drawbacks with varied success rates. The gingival veneer prosthesis helps in achieving excellent aesthetics and patient satisfaction, showing its efficacy and simple treatment option in several clinical situations. A gingival veneer is a more advanced and complex treatment, this may be a helpful temporary solution. When the cost or risk of further advanced therapy may be greater than the desired advantages, some patients may decide to wear the veneer as a long-term choice.