title: Decision-making in aesthetics: root coverage in periradicular surgery.
abstract: The primary objective of periradicular surgery is the predictable regeneration of periapical tissues with complete restoration of the anatomy of the mucogingival complex. In the recent years, aesthetics has become a fundamental factor in the evaluation of the treatment outcome, and surgeons have adopted specific techniques in order to preserve and enhance the aesthetics of the dentition and periodontium. In this investigation, the authors propose a surgical technique that allows the clinician to achieve optimal outcomes in endodontics, periodontics, and aesthetics for teeth selected for endodontic micro-surgery, in which recession is present.
authors.affiliation: Section of Endodontics, Department of Odontology, Galeazzi Institute, University of Milano, Milan, Italy.
authors.forename: Silvia
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Taschieri
authors.forename: Luca
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Francetti
authors.forename: Massimo
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Del Fabbro
authors.forename: Simona
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Calace
authors.forename: Tiziano
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Testori
authors.forename: Roberto
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Weinstein
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D003774:Dental Plaque Index; D004955:Esthetics, Dental; D005889:Gingival Recession / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D010512:Periodontal Index; D013524:Surgical Flaps; D016378:Tissue Transplantation / Q000379:methods; D019227:Tooth Apex / Q000601:surgery*; D014092:Tooth Root / Q000601:surgery*