title: Nonsurgical recovery of interdental papillae under supportive periodontal therapy.
abstract: We observed nonsurgical improvement of interdental papillae in a patient undergoing supportive periodontal therapy. The patient was a 47-year-old Japanese man presenting with widespread gingival recession at Daniele's papilla presence index level 3 and Miller Class I recession affecting the facial aspect of tooth number 42. Initial periodontal therapy for periodontitis was performed, included oral hygiene instruction, scaling and root planing, resulting in a reduction in inflammation. Use of an interdental brush was then suspended to allow the interdental papillae to recover. The type of toothbrush and tooth brushing method were checked repeatedly. Mechanical debridement was performed every 2 to 3 months. A gradual improvement was observed in recession of the interdental papillae over a period of several years together with coronal regrowth of the gingival margin.
authors.affiliation: Yoda Dental Clinic, Yushima, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, Japan.
authors.forename: Yuka
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Yanagishita
authors.forename: Koichi
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Yoshino
authors.forename: Yoichi
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Taniguchi
authors.forename: Yasushi
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Yoda
authors.forename: Takashi
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Matsukubo
mesh_terms: D055113:Chronic Periodontitis / Q000628:therapy*; D003742:Dental Devices, Home Care; D003774:Dental Plaque Index; D012534:Dental Scaling; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D005881:Gingiva / Q000254:growth & development / Q000473:pathology; D005889:Gingival Recession / Q000145:classification / Q000628:therapy*; D005891:Gingivitis / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009910:Oral Hygiene; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D010512:Periodontal Index; D016745:Root Planing; D014099:Toothbrushing / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods