Root coverage and papilla reconstruction in Class IV recession: a case report

Int J Periodontics Restorative Dent. 1999 Oct;19(5):449-55.

Abstract

While root coverage is predictable for Miller Class I and II recessions, the surgical regeneration or reconstruction of a lost interdental papilla is more difficult to obtain. To date only a few successful case reports have been reported, and there are no studies that report a predictable technique to obtain papilla reconstruction or root coverage on Class IV recessions. This case report, which is part of a preliminary study, outlines a surgical technique to obtain simultaneous root coverage and papilla reconstruction.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Connective Tissue / transplantation
  • Female
  • Gingiva / transplantation*
  • Gingival Recession / surgery*
  • Humans
  • Incisor
  • Maxilla
  • Middle Aged
  • Pilot Projects