Page 46 - The Beauty and Sorrow in Endodontics (Chapter 4 - Part 2)

Fig 50S

Gingival recession can be seen on the lower anterior bridgework that
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was completed for esthetic reasons 30 years ago.

Fig 50T/a (Right side) Fig 50T/b (Left side)
The gingiva around the lower right and left posterior teeth appears to be pink and healthy.
However, the discoloured exposed root surfaces may be carious lesions and are more
concerning. It was suggested that the patient uses high fluoridated toothpaste and
Waterpik to aid in maintaining good oral hygiene.

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