Vol. 1, Issue 1, Part A (2014)

Abstract: Background: Healthy gingiva plays an important role in the esthetic appearance of the smile. Gingival recession gives unaesthetic look. Dramatic aesthetic results have been obtained with the flexible silicone gingival mask which can be used to correct deformities remaining after control of destructive periodontal disease. Case Report: This case report presents a gingival prosthesis to cover anterior gingival recession. A simple two-stage impressionistic technique is described, enabling to produce comfortable and accurately fitting masks, which are very stable during use. Conclusion: Gingival illusion/gingival epithesis used to replace lost tissue when other methods such as surgery or regenerative procedures were considered unpredictable or impossible. The silicone mask may be used as an interim measure to improve the appearance of anterior crowns after initial periodontal therapy for esthetic and to allow time for healing the establishment of periodontal stability and prognosis.