Aesthetic management of gingival recession by root biomodification with carbon dioxide laser and subepithelial connective tissue graft with lateral repositioned flap technique

BMJ Case Rep. 2012 Jul 9:2012:bcr0220125800. doi: 10.1136/bcr.02.2012.5800.

Abstract

Localised gingival recessions continue to represent an important aesthetic condition requiring treatment in periodontics. Various techniques have been tried to treat exposed root surfaces to improve aesthetics with high percentage of success and minimal discomfort. Root biomodification is done to improve the predictability of these procedures. This clinical report describes periodontal plastic procedure involving subepithelial connective tissue graft with lateral repositioned flap technique and root biomodification with CO(2) laser for the management of gingival recession.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Connective Tissue / transplantation*
  • Female
  • Gingiva / transplantation*
  • Gingival Recession / surgery*
  • Gingivoplasty / methods*
  • Humans
  • Laser Therapy / methods
  • Lasers, Gas / therapeutic use*
  • Surgical Flaps*
  • Tooth Root / surgery*