The bilateral pedicle flap-tunnel technique: a new approach to cover connective tissue grafts.
A new surgical technique for the treatment of adjacent soft tissue marginal recession is presented. This technique combines the use of a tunnel procedure with double lateral pedicle flaps to cover a connective tissue graft. This approach combines the advantages of the tunnel technique with the increased blood supply and protection provided by pedicle flaps. Indications include adjacent Class I and II deep, wide recessions; however, the procedure may also be applied to mild Class III recessions. Two case reports are presented to illustrate this new technique.
Blanes
R J
RJ
Department of Periodontics, Baylor College of Dentistry, Dallas, Texas, USA.
Allen
E P
EP
D003238:Connective Tissue / Q000637:transplantation; D005260:Female; D005881:Gingiva / Q000637:transplantation*; D005889:Gingival Recession / Q000601:surgery*; D005893:Gingivoplasty / Q000379:methods*; D006085:Graft Survival; D006801:Humans; D007180:Incisor; D008334:Mandible; D008875:Middle Aged; D013524:Surgical Flaps / Q000098:blood supply