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biologic width

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biologic width,
n the combined height of connective tissue and epithelium that isolates the bone from the oral cavity. It is the distance considered necessary for the existence of healthy bone and tissue from the most apical extent of a dental restoration.


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Chapters cover the harmony of face, lips and teeth, the dentogingival complex, axial crown contours, pontic to edentulous ridge relationships, biologic width around implants, esthetic integration, healthy teeth, restorative materials, clinical cases, and intact teeth.
 
 
 
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