Overhang on Tooth Restoration: Clinical Implications and Periodontal Consequences
1. Introduction An overhang on a tooth restoration represents a significant iatrogenic error in restorative dentistry, characterized by an excess of dental material extending beyond the natural cavosurface margin of the tooth preparation. This excess material creates a distinct, unnatural ledge that protrudes into the interproximal space, fundamentally altering the local anatomical contour. Such discrepancies … Read more