title: [Esthetics in periodontal surgery: description and discussion of an incision and suture technic].
abstract: One of the main aspects from a patient's standpoint regarding periodontal therapy is esthetics; the clinician who wants to control the disease by pocket elimination may underestimate this fact. This article describes a conservative surgical approach and a type of modified vertical mattress suture which allows repositioning of soft tissues to a preoperative level. A discussion follows on how such a conservative approach respects the philosophy of modern periodontal therapy.
authors.forename: J P
authors.initials: JP
authors.lastname: Masson
mesh_terms: D004846:Epithelial Attachment / Q000601:surgery; D004955:Esthetics, Dental; D006801:Humans; D010510:Periodontal Diseases / Q000601:surgery*; D013524:Surgical Flaps; D013536:Suture Techniques
vernacular_title: L'esthétique en chirurgie parodontale: description et discussion d'une technique d'incision et de suture.