title: Esthetic Management of Gingival Lesions in Anterior Maxilla: The Role of VIP-CT Flap, a Technical Note.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  Anterior maxilla is a high esthetic demand region. Reconstruction of the soft tissue loss after pathologic resection needs special techniques.
  
  
  METHODS
  This article describes the novel use of vascularized interpositional periosteal connective tissue flap of palate (VIP-CT) for reconstruction after resection of long-lasting pyogenic granuloma in anterior maxilla with underlying bone resorption in interdental region.
  
  
  RESULTS
  Good esthetic results both in labial gingiva and interdental region were obtained.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  VIP-CT flap is an ideal option for reconstruction of the pathologic lesions that affect the anterior maxilla and create pathologic space in interdental region.
authors.affiliation: Associate Professor of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, School of Dentistry, Oral and Maxillofacial Diseases Research Center, Mashhad, Iran.
authors.forename: Amin
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Rahpeyma
authors.affiliation: Assistant Professor of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, Dental Research Center, School of Dentistry, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.
authors.forename: Saeedeh
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Khajehahmadi
keywords: Anterior maxilla; Pyogenic granuloma; VIP-CT flap