CLINICAL CORRELATIONS BETWEEN THE CLASS V RESTORATIONS AND PROXIMAL PERIODONTAL ILLNESS- REVIEW

Abstract

There is a strong correlation between the presence of class V defects restored or not and the inflammatory gingival reaction nearby. It has been studies extensively, considering that it may occur a vicious circle where the presence of a faulty obturation, a cavity, a recession, a certain material in obturation may irritate the gingiva and this inflammation may concur to cavity occurrence, certain plaque retention, low pH levels.

Keywords

• class V defects
• dental restorations
• gingivitis