title: A new technique for root coverage using buccal fat pad--a short case report.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Department of Periodontology, and Implantology, Meenkshi Ammal Dental College, Chennai, India. dr_burnice@yahoo.co.in
authors.forename: Burnice Nalina
authors.initials: BN
authors.lastname: Kumari
authors.forename: Ramakrishnan
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Thiagarajan
authors.forename: Vivek
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Narayanan
authors.forename: Pradeep
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Devadoss
authors.forename: Biju
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Mammen
authors.forename: Pamela
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Emmadi
mesh_terms: 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*