title: Connective tissue grafting for root coverage in multiple Class III gingival recessions with enamel matrix derivative: a case report.
abstract: This case presentation demonstrates an innovative approach to root coverage that uses an enamel matrix derivative in conjunction with periosteal connective tissue grafting in a patient with multiple gingival facial recessions. A 22-year-old female patient presented for the resolution of aesthetic concerns associated with multiple gingival recessions for teeth #23(32) through #25(41). This technique achieved soft tissue coverage of the root surfaces and effectively improved the patient's aesthetic appearance. These satisfactory clinical results have been maintained for 12 months.
authors.affiliation: Nihon University School of Dentistry, Department of Periodontology, 1-8-13, Kanda-Surugadai, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 101-8310, Japan. ito-k@dent.nihon-u.ac.jp
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Ito
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Ito
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Owa
mesh_terms: D000134:Acid Etching, Dental; D000328:Adult; D016301:Alveolar Bone Loss / Q000601:surgery; D003238:Connective Tissue / Q000637:transplantation; D003746:Dental Enamel Proteins / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D004955:Esthetics, Dental; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D005889:Gingival Recession / Q000145:classification / Q000601:surgery*; D005893:Gingivoplasty; D006801:Humans; D017622:Periodontal Attachment Loss / Q000601:surgery; D010521:Periosteum / Q000637:transplantation*; D016745:Root Planing; D013536:Suture Techniques; D014092:Tooth Root / Q000601:surgery*; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014945:Wound Healing
chemical_list: D003746:Dental Enamel Proteins; C109069:enamel matrix proteins