Relationship Between Restorative Overhangs and Periodontal Disease Progression

Authors

  • Subhashree Sahoo MDS Consultant endodontist and independent researcher, Bhubaneswar, Odisha. Author
  • Zunaid Ahmed MDS Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics Consultant Endodontist MN Hospital Bikaner Ex Senior Lecturer RDCH Jaipur Author
  • Ruhi Ritika Senior Lecturer ,Periodontics,Modern Dental College and Research centre, Indore (M.P.) Author
  • Deepashri Tekam Reader Department of conservative dentistry and Endodontics DMDC,DMIHER, Nagpur Author
  • Gatha Mohanty Associate Professor Periodontics and Oral Implantology Institute of Dental Science, Siksha 'O' Anusandhan deemed to be University, Bhubaneswar, Odisha Author
  • Mayank Charan Assistant professor PhD scholar Dept of cons and endo Eklavya Dental College Kotputli Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.48165/ajm.2026.9.02.04

Keywords:

Restorative overhangs, Periodontal disease, Plaque accumulation, Gingival inflammation, Clinical attachment loss, Restorative dentistry

Abstract

Restorative overhangs are recognised as important plaque-retentive factors that may adversely affect periodontal health and contribute to disease progression. This cross-sectional observational study evaluated the relationship between restorative overhangs and periodontal disease progression among 120 participants. Teeth with restorative overhangs showed significantly greater plaque accumulation, gingival inflammation, probing pocket depth, clinical attachment loss, and bleeding on probing than teeth without overhangs. A significant association was also observed between restorative overhangs and increased periodontal disease severity, particularly in posterior teeth. The findings highlight the importance of proper restorative contouring and early correction of defective restorations to maintain periodontal health and prevent periodontal destruction. 

 

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Published

2026-07-02

Issue

Vol. 9 No. 2 (2026): Academia Journal of Medicine Year 2026,( July - December)

Section

Research Article

How to Cite

Relationship Between Restorative Overhangs and Periodontal Disease Progression . (2026). Academia Journal of Medicine, 9(2), 18-23. https://doi.org/10.48165/ajm.2026.9.02.04