A new technique for root coverage using buccal fat pad--a short case report.
Gingival recession presents a multifactorial etiology that may be associated with anatomical, physiologic, or pathologic factors. Several surgical techniques are described to manage the gingival recession. The buccal fat pad is a specialized organized fat tissue that maintains its volume and structure over a long period of time. It can also serve as a well-vascularized, readily obtainable local flap for reconstructive purposes as root coverage for severe recession defects, increasing the dimensions of keratinized mucosa. The aim of this case report is to establish a new technique for root coverage using pedicled buccal fat pad in Miller Class III recession on the maxillary right first molar.
Kumari
Burnice Nalina
BN
Department of Periodontology, and Implantology, Meenkshi Ammal Dental College, Chennai, India. dr_burnice@yahoo.co.in
Thiagarajan
Ramakrishnan
R
Narayanan
Vivek
V
Devadoss
Pradeep
P
Mammen
Biju
B
Emmadi
Pamela
P
D000273:Adipose Tissue / Q000637:transplantation*; D000328:Adult; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D005889:Gingival Recession / Q000145:classification / Q000601:surgery*; D005893:Gingivoplasty / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008437:Maxilla; D008963:Molar; D017622:Periodontal Attachment Loss / Q000601:surgery; D019651:Plastic Surgery Procedures / Q000379:methods; D013524:Surgical Flaps; D014092:Tooth Root / Q000601:surgery*