title: Desensitization of exposed root surfaces using a semilunar coronally positioned flap.
abstract: A definitive treatment is described for cervical dentinal sensitivity, featuring a semilunar coronally positioned flap to cover the denuded root surface. Many patients who complain of having sensitive teeth from exposed dentin secondary to gingival recession can be easily and conservatively treated with a semilunar flap procedure.
authors.affiliation: Buedingen Health Clinic, CMR 401 Box 563, APO AE 09076, USA.
authors.forename: B K
authors.initials: BK
authors.lastname: Thompson
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Meyer
authors.forename: G B
authors.initials: GB
authors.lastname: Singh
authors.forename: W
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Mitchell
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D003807:Dentin Sensitivity / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D005881:Gingiva / Q000601:surgery; D005889:Gingival Recession / Q000150:complications* / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D019647:Oral Surgical Procedures / Q000379:methods*; D013524:Surgical Flaps; D014092:Tooth Root