Resumen

FERNANDEZ, Héctor et al. Relación cresta osea alveolar - restauración: Un factor clave para la correcta estética del tratamiento rehabilitador. Acta odontol. venez [online]. 2008, vol.46, n.4, pp.562-566. ISSN 0001-6365.

At the present time there is an increasing demand for natural restoration in the esthetic zone. Due to this, there is not limited for modern dentistry to restore dental structure damage, but also the reconstruction of adjacent soft tissue, which constitute a very important component in esthetic smile. The interproximal papilla is considered an essential element in anterior and posterior teeth. The absence of this structure will originate esthetic deformities, phonetic problems and food accumulation. The goal of the present revision is to present the influence in horizontal and vertical distance at the moment to carry out restoration among contiguous implant, teeth and implants, adjacent tooth and incidence in papilla neoformation. This means, that previous to the planiffing treatment is essential a patients clinical and radiographic analysis to evaluate papilla level and neoformation percentage to prognosticate the distance from contact point to the crest of bone.

Palabras clave : gingival esthetic; interproximal papilla; periodontal biology; teeth; crest of bone; contact point.