A direct technique with a double lateral bridging flap for coverage of denuded root surface and gingiva extension. Clinical evaluation after 2 years.
We are introducing a new surgical technique which enables us to cover gingival recessions and extend the gingiva with a one-step procedure. This method can be described generally as a combination of a coronally repositioned flap and a modified vestibulum plastic. So far this method has been applied to 55 teeth of 19 different patients. The results have been observed for 2 years. After this time, 54.4% (30 teeth) still had complete coverage of the previously denuded root surfaces. The results show that it is possible to cover gingival recessions without increasing the zone of keratinized gingiva.
D003807:Dentin Sensitivity / Q000601:surgery; D004955:Esthetics, Dental; D005882:Gingival Diseases / Q000601:surgery*; D005888:Gingival Pocket / Q000601:surgery; D005889:Gingival Recession / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008722:Methods; D013524:Surgical Flaps; D013997:Time Factors; D014092:Tooth Root / Q000601:surgery*