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From: Thermacut bur gingivectomy versus functional crown lengthening in management of subgingival interproximal carious lesions 12 months randomized controlled trial

Fig. 3

(a-t): Clinical procedures for the control group (Surgical crown lengthening), a: Preoperative occlusal view for the case representing control group, b: Preoperative radiograph representing the control group, c: Buccal view showing sulcular incision, d: Occlusal view showing sulcular incision, e: Palatal aspect of flap reflection, f: Buccal aspect of flap reflection, g: Measuring distance between the alveolar bone crest and cavity margin using a graded periodontal probe, h: Lowering bone level using End-cutting bur, i: Measuring distance between the alveolar bone crest and cavity margin using a graded periodontal probe after bone level modification, j: Occlusal view after suturing the flap, k: buccal view after suturing the flap, l: Rubber dam isolation, m: Cavity preparation and performing partial carious lesion removal, n: Sectional matrix placement, o: Proximal wall build-up, p: Composite restoration after finishing, q: Buccal view showing emergence Profile of composite restoration, r: 10 days postoperative occlusal view after suture removal, s: Buccal view of a 10 day follow up after suture removal, t: Immediate postoperative radiograph to evaluate bone level.

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