title: Root coverage: a comparison of techniques: the free gingival graft versus the subepithelial connective tissue graft.
abstract: This past decade has seen the goals of periodontal surgery undergo much refinement. Gingival recession is a frequent concern to both the clinician and patient. Regeneration of the lost gingival tissues is now an achievable goal. This article reviews and compares two techniques currently employed for predictable root coverage.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Sonick
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D003238:Connective Tissue / Q000637:transplantation*; D005260:Female; D005881:Gingiva / Q000637:transplantation*; D005889:Gingival Recession / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010159:Palate / Q000601:surgery; D013524:Surgical Flaps; D016378:Tissue Transplantation / Q000379:methods