title: A Novel Modification of Semilunar Coronally Advanced Flap for the Treatment of Gingival Recession: Case Series.
abstract: This article aims to describe a modification of the semilunar coronally advanced flap. A total of 12 systemically and periodontally healthy patients presenting Miller Class I gingival recession were treated with the modified semilunar coronally advanced flap technique described in this article. After 1 year of follow-up, the mean root coverage was 85.4% ± 24.7%. Significant gingival recession reduction, clinical attachment gain, and reduction in dentin sensitivity was observed 1 year after surgery. This novel semilunar coronally advanced flap technique was demonstrated to be effective for root coverage in Miller Class I gingival recessions.
authors.forename: Mauro Pedrine
authors.initials: MP
authors.lastname: Santamaria
authors.forename: Miki Taketomi
authors.initials: MT
authors.lastname: Saito
authors.forename: Ingrid Fernandes
authors.initials: IF
authors.lastname: Mathias
authors.forename: Camila Augusto
authors.initials: CA
authors.lastname: Silveira
authors.forename: Marcio Zaffalon
authors.initials: MZ
authors.lastname: Casati
authors.forename: Enilson Antônio
authors.initials: EA
authors.lastname: Sallum
authors.forename: Renato Correa
authors.initials: RC
authors.lastname: Casarin
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001938:Brazil; D003807:Dentin Sensitivity / Q000601:surgery / Q000628:therapy; D004955:Esthetics, Dental; D005260:Female; D005881:Gingiva; D005889:Gingival Recession / Q000145:classification / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery* / Q000628:therapy*; D005893:Gingivoplasty / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008437:Maxilla / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D008875:Middle Aged; D013524:Surgical Flaps / Q000601:surgery*; D014092:Tooth Root / Q000601:surgery; D016896:Treatment Outcome