Category: Procedure | Difficulty: Intermediate | Priority: Core | Subcategory: Restorative Problem
Excess restorative material that extends beyond the margin of a restoration onto the root surface or into the interproximal space, promoting plaque accumulation.
Extra filling material that sticks out past the edge of a restoration — a common cause of gum irritation.
[[margin; overcontour; periodontal disease; plaque]]
Detected radiographically; must be removed to prevent localized periodontitis.
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