title: "United Pedicle Flap" for management of multiple gingival recessions.
abstract: Numerous surgical procedures have evolved and are being modified with time to treat gingival recession by manipulating gingival or mucosal tissues in various ways. However, the decision to choose the most appropriate technique for a given recession site still remains a challenging task for clinicians. Mucogingival deformities such as shallow vestibule, frenal pull, or inadequate attached gingiva complicate the decision and limit the treatment options to an invasive procedure involving soft tissue grafts. The situation is further comprised if there is a nonavailability of adequate donor tissue and patients' unwillingness for procedures involving a second surgical site. In such situations, the recession either remains untreated or has poor treatment outcomes. This case report presents a modified pedicle graft technique for treatment of multiple gingival recessions with shallow vestibule and inadequate attached gingiva. The technique is a promising therapeutic alternative to invasive surgical procedures such as soft tissue grafts for treatment of multiple gingival recessions.
authors: Department of Periodontology, Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Manipal University, Manipal, Karnataka, India.
authors: Aditi
authors: A
authors: Chopra
authors: Department of Prosthodontics, Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Manipal University, Manipal, Karnataka, India.
authors: Karthik
authors: K
authors: Sivaraman
authors: Department of Periodontology, Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Manipal University, Manipal, Karnataka, India.
authors: Subraya Giliyar
authors: SG
authors: Bhat
keywords: Flap; free gingival autografts; gingival recession; lateral pedicle grafts; mucogingival surgery; root coverage