BEYOND FUNCTION: THE AESTHETIC REVOLUTION OF GINGIVAL CHARACTERIZATION IN COMPLETE DENTURES

Abstract

This literature review establishes gingival characterization in complete dentures as a contemporary paradigm in aesthetic oral rehabilitation. A critical analysis of the scientific evidence demonstrates the technique's superiority in reproducing biologically plausible gingival morphologies and pigmentations. Its technical foundation lies in the polymeric advancements of latest-generation heat-polymerized resins, whose molecular architecture provides precise chromatic modulation and remarkable color stability. Technological progress has elevated the optical and physical properties of these materials to a new level, resulting in: precise marginal adaptation, uniform pigment distribution, light interaction that mimics natural gingival tissue, and a clinically superior surface smoothness. This evolution represents a radical shift from the previous scenario, which was limited to rosaceous monochromacyan aesthetic restriction recognized as a primary factor in prosthetic failure and patient rejection. The analysis demonstrates that an integrated clinical and laboratory planning protocol enables predictable outcomes, synthesizing the principles of bioesthetics, masticatory function, and psychosocial expectations. It is concluded that meticulous rigor in each clinical and laboratory phase is a fundamental determinant for rehabilitative success, guided by the principle of tissue personalization that redefines the standards of naturalness in complete denture rehabilitation.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.56238/edimpacto2025.067-004