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Root coverage of a palatal recession defect: a case report
Journal of Periodontology
|August 30, 2001
Summary
This case report shows a novel technique for root coverage of palatal recession defects using a subepithelial connective tissue graft, achieving significant results even without flap coverage.
Area of Science:
- Periodontal Therapy
- Regenerative Dentistry
Background:
- Predictable root coverage is a key goal in periodontal therapy.
- Palatal recession defects present unique challenges with limited reported treatment options.
Observation:
- A partial-thickness palatal flap was elevated.
- A connective tissue graft was placed beneath the flap, over the recession defect (subepithelial graft).
- The graft was intentionally left uncovered by the flap.
Findings:
- The technique successfully achieved 84.6% root coverage.
- Significant root coverage was obtained despite the graft not being fully covered by the flap.
Implications:
- This subepithelial graft technique offers a viable solution for palatal recession defects.
- The findings suggest that complete flap coverage may not be essential for successful root coverage in these cases.