Deep margin elevation—Present status and future directions

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School of Dental Medicine::Departmental Papers (Dental)
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Dentistry
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cervical margin relocation
composite resins
dental caries
dental restoration
proximal box elevation
subgingival margin
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2023-01
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Eggmann, Florin
Ayub, Jose M.
Conejo, Julián
Blatz, Markus B.
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Objective: Deep margin elevation (DME) is a treatment approach to relocate the cervical margin of teeth with subgingival defects to a supragingival position with a direct restoration to facilitate rubber dam isolation, impression taking, and bonding of indirect restorations. This article provides an overview of the current scientific evidence on DME and future directions for research. Overview: The review included 38 studies on DME, most conducted in vitro. These studies indicate that DME has no detrimental effect on the fracture resistance of restored teeth. Evidence on the impact of DME on marginal quality is conflicting, but most in vitro studies observed no negative effect. Clinical studies, most comprising small patient cohorts, demonstrated favorable restorative outcomes and suggest that DME restorations made with scrupulous care are compatible with periodontal health. Bleeding on probing may occur more frequently at sites with DME, though evidence on this is not unequivocal. Conclusions: Current evidence, based largely on laboratory studies and limited clinical data, supports DME as a viable approach to restore teeth with localized subgingival defects. However, further clinical studies with long-term follow-ups are required to provide corroborative evidence. Clinical Significance: Current evidence suggests that DME is a viable approach to restore teeth with localized subgingival defects as a possible alternative to surgical crown lengthening. Proper working field isolation, meticulous care in the bonding and buildup procedure, and biofilm removal through patient-performed oral hygiene and professional maintenance care are crucial. As scant clinical trial-based evidence is available today, further research is needed to evaluate the long-term performance of DME restorations and their impact on periodontal health. © 2023 Wiley Periodicals LLC.

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2023-01
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Journal of Esthetic and Restorative Dentistry
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Wiley
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10.1111/jerd.13008
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