Managing Patients with Apically Positioned Gingiva

Normally the gingival level on the maxillary anterior teeth is level to the occlusal plane. When patients present with the gingival margin positioned apical to the ideal level, it is essential to determine the etiology to develop the optimal treatment plan. In this module, Dr. Robert Winter discusses how to treat patients with gingival recession with or without non-carious cervical lesions (NCCL). Learn guidelines for when to graft, when to restore and when to do both.

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Learning Objectives:

• Create treatment plans for patients with apically positioned gingiva.
• Explain treatment options for gingival recession and non-carious cervical lesions (NCCL).
• Employ improved communication skills among interdisciplinary team members.

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