Laterally positioned flap-revised technique along with platelet rich fibrin in the management of Miller class II gingival recession.
Gingival recession is a complex phenomenon that may present numerous therapeutic challenges to the clinician. The laterally positioned flap is commonly used to cover isolated, denuded roots that have adequate donor tissue laterally and vestibular depth. Various modifications in laterally sliding flap have been proposed in order to avoid the reported undesirable results on the donor teeth. Recently, use of growth factors has been proposed in combination with surgical techniques. This article highlights the use of laterally positioned pedicle flap-revised technique as a modification of laterally sliding flap technique along with autologous suspension of growth factors, platelet rich fibrin membrane (PRF) for the management of localized Miller class-II gingival recession. After 6 months of follow-up, the clinical condition was stable with 80% root coverage and satisfactory gingival tissue healing at both donor and recipient site with no signs of inflammation. An excellent esthetical outcome was achieved and the patient was satisfied with case resolution.
Former Post Graduate Student, Patiala (Punjab), India ; Department of Periodontology, Government Dental College and Hospital, Patiala (Punjab), India.
Jagmohan
J
Singh
Vipin
V
Bharti
Pedicled flap; platelet rich fibrin; recession; regeneration