Soft tissue management with metal-ceramic and all-ceramic restorations.

Many advances have been made in recent years to the science and the art of metal-ceramic and all-ceramic restorations. However, no matter how natural and lifelike such restorations may be, the final esthetic result is most dependent upon the health and level of the surrounding gingival tissues. The key to success is effective soft tissue management, and the goal of this soft tissue management has been to provide healthy gingival tissues covering sound, smooth restorative margins.