The circumferential supracrestal fiberotomy.
This article addresses the advantages and shortcomings of circumferential supracrestal fiberotomy procedures from the pragmatic perspective of practicing clinicians. The first part of this article reviews the anatomy, surgical techniques, and timing of the procedure. The significance of individual techniques and studies are discussed.
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D000818:Animals; D004846:Epithelial Attachment / Q000293:injuries / Q000502:physiology; D005881:Gingiva / Q000293:injuries / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D019647:Oral Surgical Procedures / Q000379:methods*; D010513:Periodontal Ligament / Q000601:surgery; D010519:Periodontium / Q000601:surgery*; D012399:Rotation; D014085:Tooth Migration / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control; D014087:Tooth Movement Techniques / Q000009:adverse effects*