title: A novel single-stage procedure for increasing the width of attached gingiva and eliminating the aberrant frenal attachment.
abstract: Common treatment for buccal gingival recession caused by an aberrant frenal attachment includes elimination of the frenum and treatment of the gingival recession by soft tissue graft to increase the width of the attached gingiva that in turn results in root coverage. Keratinised gingival, if present in adequate amount, maintains the gingival health by protecting the marginal gingiva. This not only considers the desires of the patient but also explores the potential regenerative capacity of the tissues. This report describes a novel single-stage procedure for increasing the width of the attached gingiva and eliminating the aberrant frenal attachment.
authors.affiliation: Dept. of Periodontology Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Manipal University, Manipal - 576104 Udupi Dist, Karnataka, India.
authors.forename: Santhosh
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Kumar
authors.affiliation: Dept. of Dental surgery PSG, Institute of Medical Sciences (PSGIMSR) Peelamedu Coimbatore 641004, India.
authors.forename: Gautham
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Suresh P
authors.affiliation: Dept. of Periodontology Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Manipal University, Manipal - 576104 Udupi Dist, Karnataka, India.
authors.forename: K Meena
authors.initials: KM
authors.lastname: Anand
keywords: Attached gingival; Frenum; Gingival recession; Horizontal incision; Vertical incision