title: Achieving primary closure and enhancing aesthetics with periodontal microsurgery.
abstract: The continuous search for improved surgical procedures to address gingival deformities is a consequence of an increasing demand for aesthetics in the periodontal clinical practice. Innovative techniques have been reported to help clinicians achieve predictability in root coverage. Significant progress can be attributed to the inclusion of the operative microscope in periodontal therapy, particularly in regards to obtaining primary closure. This article describes a microsurgical technique used to treat gingival recessions, showing its potential for obtaining optimal aesthetic results.
authors.affiliation: Department of Prosthodontics and Periodontics, Division of Periodontics, School of Dentistry, Piracicaba, São Paulo, Brazil.
authors.forename: Glécio Vaz
authors.initials: GV
authors.lastname: de Campos
authors.forename: Sandro
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Bittencourt
authors.forename: Antônio Wilson
authors.initials: AW
authors.lastname: Sallum
authors.forename: Francisco H
authors.initials: FH
authors.lastname: Nociti Júnior
authors.forename: Enilson Antônio
authors.initials: EA
authors.lastname: Sallum
authors.forename: Marcio Zaffalon
authors.initials: MZ
authors.lastname: Casati
mesh_terms: D003238:Connective Tissue / Q000637:transplantation; D005889:Gingival Recession / Q000601:surgery*; D005893:Gingivoplasty / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D008866:Microsurgery / Q000295:instrumentation*; D010511:Periodontal Dressings; D011182:Postoperative Care; D016745:Root Planing; D013524:Surgical Flaps; D013536:Suture Techniques