Coronal positioning of existing gingiva: short term results in the treatment of shallow marginal tissue recession.
Although not a new procedure, coronal positioning of existing gingiva may be used to enhance esthetics and reduce sensitivity. Unfortunately when recession is minimal and the marginal tissue is healthy, many periodontists do not suggest treatment. This article outlines a simple surgical technique with the criteria for its use which results in a high degree of predictability and patient satisfaction.
Department of Periodontics, Baylor College of Dentistry, Dallas, TX.
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D005881:Gingiva / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D005882:Gingival Diseases / Q000601:surgery*; D005889:Gingival Recession / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D005893:Gingivoplasty / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D013524:Surgical Flaps; D014092:Tooth Root / Q000473:pathology