A direct technique with a double lateral bridging flap for coverage of denuded root surface and gingiva extension. Clinical evaluation after 2 years

We are introducing a new surgical technique which enables us to cover gingival recessions and extend the gingiva with a one-step procedure. This method can be described generally as a combination of a coronally repositioned flap and a modified vestibulum plastic. So far this method has been applied...

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Published inJournal of clinical periodontology Vol. 12; no. 1; p. 69
Main Author Marggraf, E
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.01.1985
Subjects
Dentin Sensitivity - surgery
Esthetics, Dental
Gingival Diseases - surgery
Gingival Pocket - surgery
Gingival Recession - surgery
Humans
Methods
Surgical Flaps
Time Factors
Tooth Root - surgery
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Summary:We are introducing a new surgical technique which enables us to cover gingival recessions and extend the gingiva with a one-step procedure. This method can be described generally as a combination of a coronally repositioned flap and a modified vestibulum plastic. So far this method has been applied to 55 teeth of 19 different patients. The results have been observed for 2 years. After this time, 54.4% (30 teeth) still had complete coverage of the previously denuded root surfaces. The results show that it is possible to cover gingival recessions without increasing the zone of keratinized gingiva.
ISSN:0303-6979
DOI:10.1111/j.1600-051X.1985.tb01355.x