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The Art of Aesthetics: Gingiva-Colored Composites in Restorative Dentistry: A Narrative Review

Estetiğin Sanatı: Restoratif Diş Hekimliğinde Diş Eti Rengi Kompozitler: Anlatısal Bir Derleme

Şeyda Saçan(DİCLE ÜNİVERSİTESİ, DİŞ HEKİMLİĞİ FAKÜLTESİ)0000-0002-1571-8467
Mehmet Salık(DICLE UNIVERSITY, FACULTY OF DENTISTRY)0009-0001-4142-688X
Pages
127–143
Publication Date
2026-05-10
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Future integration of digital technologies, bioactive materials, and artificial intelligence–assisted shade matching is expected to further optimize clinical performance, although long-term clinical data remain limited.

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Objective & Hypothesis:Background: Esthetic rehabilitation in restorative dentistry requires harmonious integration of both tooth and gingival tissues.
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Key Findings & Data:Peer-reviewed English-language publications from 2000 to 2024 addressing gingiva-colored composites, pink esthetics, black triangle restoration, and peri-implant soft tissue rehabilitation were included and qualitatively analyzed.
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Conclusion & Impact:Future integration of digital technologies, bioactive materials, and artificial intelligence–assisted shade matching is expected to further optimize clinical performance, although long-term clinical data remain limited.
🔬Design:Review & Systematic Survey
📍Scope:2000 Verileri
⚙️Variables:Diş eti renginde kompozitler · pembe estetik · siyah üçgen restorasyon

Abstract

Background: Esthetic rehabilitation in restorative dentistry requires harmonious integration of both tooth and gingival tissues. Gingival recessions, black triangles, and peri-implant soft tissue deficiencies frequently compromise smile esthetics and patient satisfaction. Gingiva-colored composite materials have been introduced as minimally invasive restorative options to manage these conditions. Objective: This narrative integrative review evaluates the clinical relevance of gingiva-colored composite materials, focusing on their material properties, indications, application techniques, esthetic outcomes, and future developments. Methods: A narrative literature review was conducted using PubMed, Scopus, and Google Scholar databases. Peer-reviewed English-language publications from 2000 to 2024 addressing gingiva-colored composites, pink esthetics, black triangle restoration, and peri-implant soft tissue rehabilitation were included and qualitatively analyzed. Results: The literature demonstrates that gingiva-colored composites provide effective esthetic rehabilitation for gingival recessions, papilla deficiencies, and peri-implant soft tissue defects. Improvements in composite formulation, adhesive systems, and finishing protocols have enhanced color stability, marginal adaptation, and biocompatibility. High levels of patient satisfaction and favorable esthetic outcomes are consistently reported, particularly when appropriate shade selection, isolation, and layering techniques are applied. Conclusion: Gingiva-colored composites represent a conservative and clinically effective approach for pink esthetic management in restorative dentistry. With proper case selection and application protocols, predictable esthetic outcomes can be achieved. Future integration of digital technologies, bioactive materials, and artificial intelligence–assisted shade matching is expected to further optimize clinical performance, although long-term clinical data remain limited.

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Arka plan: Restoratif diş hekimliğinde estetik rehabilitasyon, hem diş hem de diş eti dokularının uyumlu entegrasyonunu gerektirir. Diş eti çekilmeleri, siyah üçgenler ve peri-implant yumuşak doku yetersizlikleri sıklıkla gülümseme estetiğini ve hasta memnuniyetini olumsuz etkiler. Diş eti renginde kompozit malzemeler, bu durumları yönetmek için minimal invaziv restoratif seçenekler olarak tanıtılmıştır. Amaç: Bu anlatısal bütünleştirici inceleme, diş eti renginde kompozit malzemelerin klinik önemini, malzeme özelliklerine, endikasyonlarına, uygulama tekniklerine, estetik sonuçlarına ve gelecekteki gelişmelerine odaklanarak değerlendirmektedir. Yöntemler: PubMed, Scopus ve Google Scholar veritabanları kullanılarak anlatısal bir literatür taraması yapılmıştır. 2000-2024 yılları arasında diş eti renginde kompozitler, pembe estetik, siyah üçgen restorasyonu ve peri-implant yumuşak doku rehabilitasyonu konularını ele alan hakemli İngilizce yayınlar dahil edilmiş ve niteliksel olarak analiz edilmiştir. Sonuçlar: Literatür, diş eti rengindeki kompozitlerin diş eti çekilmeleri, papilla yetersizlikleri ve peri-implant yumuşak doku defektleri için etkili estetik rehabilitasyon sağladığını göstermektedir. Kompozit formülasyonu, yapıştırıcı sistemler ve bitirme protokollerindeki gelişmeler, renk stabilitesini, marjinal uyumu ve biyouyumluluğu artırmıştır. Özellikle uygun renk seçimi, izolasyon ve katmanlama teknikleri uygulandığında, yüksek düzeyde hasta memnuniyeti ve olumlu estetik sonuçlar sürekli olarak bildirilmektedir. Sonuç: Diş eti rengindeki kompozitler, restoratif diş hekimliğinde pembe estetik yönetimi için konservatif ve klinik olarak etkili bir yaklaşımı temsil etmektedir. Uygun vaka seçimi ve uygulama protokolleriyle, öngörülebilir estetik sonuçlar elde edilebilir. Dijital teknolojilerin, biyoaktif malzemelerin ve yapay zeka destekli renk eşleştirmenin gelecekteki entegrasyonunun, klinik performansı daha da optimize etmesi beklenmektedir, ancak uzun vadeli klinik veriler sınırlıdır.

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Saçan, Ş., Salık, M. (2026). The Art of Aesthetics: Gingiva-Colored Composites in Restorative Dentistry: A Narrative Review. Dental and Medical Journal - Review, Cilt: 8 Sayı: 1, 127–143. https://ajindex.com/articles/1472731

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