Lateral Pedicle Graft for management of isolated gingival recession - A case report

Journal Title: International Journal of Oral Health Dentistry - Year 2018, Vol 4, Issue 2

Abstract

Gingival recession is the apical shift of the marginal gingiva from its normal position on the crown of the tooth to levels on the root surface beyond the cementoenamel junctionIt is a widespread clinical finding in adults with more than 50 of the population having one or additional sites with gingival recession of 1mm or more and its severity increases with age Root surfaces exposure in oral environment can cause root hypersensitivity root caries and create esthetic problems The pedicle graft is simple and less timeconsuming surgical procedure with excellent results without involving second surgical site for donor harvesting In this case report the Millers ClassII isolated gingival recession defect was treated with lateral pedicle graft and postoperative clinical outcome showed stable significant root coverageKeywords Gingival recession Lateral pedical graft laterally positioned flap Root coverage Mucogingival surgery

Authors and Affiliations

Surendra Singh, Neetu Rani, Anjani K. Pathak, Nandlal

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  • EP ID EP492462
  • DOI 10.18231/2395-499X.2018.0031
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Surendra Singh, Neetu Rani, Anjani K. Pathak, Nandlal (2018). Lateral Pedicle Graft for management of isolated gingival recession - A case report. International Journal of Oral Health Dentistry, 4(2), 136-138. https://europub.co.uk./articles/-A-492462