[Treatment of gingival recessions of teeth with ceramic full crown by autogenous connective tissue graft].
OBJECTIVE
The aim of this clinical study was to evaluate gingival recession of teeth with ceramic full crown treated with subepithelial connective tissue grafts.


METHODS
In 20 systemically healthy, whose ages ranging from 31 to 58 years, 32 teeth with ceramic full crown developed gingival recession. Selection of gingival recession defects was based upon the following criteria: A minimum of 2 mm of root surface exposure in coronal-apical height. Miller class I and II recession. Interproximal and labial probing depth </=4 mm. No active caries or restorations on the tooth surfaces. Gingival recession were treated with subepithelial connective tissue grafts technique.


RESULTS
The results indicated that subepithelial connective tissue grafts increased the height of gingival recession (GR) and gingival thickness (GT), the mean percentage of root coverage (RC) was 85.1%.


CONCLUSIONS
These results suggest that subepithelial connective tissue grafts were able to successfully treat gingival recession defects. Moreover, the results has significant clinical benefit for aesthetics and treatment outcomes.
Liu
Ping
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Department of Stomatology, Shanghai Putuo Central Hospital, Shanghai 200062, China. shliuping@126.com
D000328:Adult; D003238:Connective Tissue / Q000637:transplantation*; D003442:Crowns / Q000009:adverse effects; D005260:Female; D005881:Gingiva / Q000637:transplantation*; D005889:Gingival Recession / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D016876:Metal Ceramic Alloys / Q000009:adverse effects; D008875:Middle Aged; D016896:Treatment Outcome
D016876:Metal Ceramic Alloys