Periosteal pedicle graft for the treatment of gingival recession defects: a novel technique.
BACKGROUND
The periosteum is a highly cellular connective tissue with rich vascularity and regenerative potential. These qualities make it a suitable autogenous graft. A technique utilizing autogenous periosteal pedicle graft (PPG) for the treatment of gingival recession defects is described.


METHODS
Four patients with Miller Class I and II recessions > or = 3 mm were treated utilizing PPG.


RESULTS
At the end of one year, all defects were completely covered.


CONCLUSIONS
The PPG technique can be used for the treatment of gingival recession defects successfully.
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Department of Periodontics, Himachal Pradesh Government Dental College and Hospital, Shimla, India. julius05@rediffmail.com
D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D005889:Gingival Recession / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010521:Periosteum / Q000637:transplantation*; D013524:Surgical Flaps; D014182:Transplantation, Autologous; D016896:Treatment Outcome