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Case Study 14 Periodontal Plastic Surgery II: Root Coverage Procedures

Periodontal procedures are available to stop further dental problems and gum recession, and/or to improve the esthetics of the gum line. Exposed roots are the result of gum recession. Gums may have receded for a variety of reasons, including aggressive tooth brushing or periodontal disease. Soft-tissue grafts can be used to cover roots or develop gum tissue which is absent due to excessive gingival recession.

The subepithelial connective tissue graft is a very predictable procedure for covering exposed roots and is esthetically very pleasing. The palate is used as a donor site, but donor tissue is removed from below the epithelium. Thus, the epithelium is not removed, so the wound has primary closure. The donor tissue is then placed beneath the existing gingiva on the tooth with recession (which is opened as a full or partial thickness flap). The existing gingiva is then coronally positioned to cover the donor tissue and exposed root and sutured. The esthetic results are very good. Please see case studies. For case #3, Alloderm acellular dermal matrix was used for the mandibular teeth.