Laterally positioned double flap with the connective tissue graft for coverage of denuded root surface: A case report

Background: The laterally positioned flap has been shown to effectively treat gingival recession. The average percentage of root coverage obtained with laterally positioned flap was 68%. When full-thickness laterally positioned flap was combined with connective tissue graft, the average percentage o...

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Published in:Journal of the International Clinical Dental Research Organization 2014-01, Vol.6 (1), p.40-45
Main Authors: Singh, Awadhesh, Kiran, Preeti
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Body piercing
Care and treatment
Case studies
Connective tissue graft
Flaps (Surgery)
gingival recession
Hygiene
Iodine
laterally positioned double flap
Periodontal disease
Skin & tissue grafts
Transplantation of organs, tissues, etc
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Summary:Background: The laterally positioned flap has been shown to effectively treat gingival recession. The average percentage of root coverage obtained with laterally positioned flap was 68%. When full-thickness laterally positioned flap was combined with connective tissue graft, the average percentage of root coverage was 88%. The purpose of this case report was to evaluate percentage of root coverage by laterally positioned double flap with the connective tissue graft. Patients and Methods: A patient with Miller class III gingival recession of 9 mm was treated by laterally positioned double flap with the connective tissue graft. The connective tissue graft was obtained by "trap-door" technique. Result: At the end of twelve months 83% root coverage was successfully achieved. Conclusion: The laterally positioned double flap with the connective tissue graft can be used for treatment of gingival recession defect successfully.
ISSN:2231-0754
2231-5357
DOI:10.4103/2231-0754.139099