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Whale's tail technique: A case series.

Deshpande Milind Mrunal¹, Jarde Samiksha Jaypal¹, Rohan Srinivasan Wilson¹

¹Department of Periodontics, The Oxford Dental College and Hospital, Bommanahalli, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.

Journal of Indian Society of Periodontology

|March 17, 2017

Summary

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The novel Whale's tail flap technique effectively promotes interdental papilla regeneration and preservation in maxillary anterior teeth bone grafting cases. This approach yields significant improvements in probing depth and clinical attachment levels, enhancing both function and aesthetics.

Keywords:

Intrabony defect papilla preservation periodontitis

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Area of Science:

Periodontology
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Oral Surgery

Background:

Interdental papilla fill is crucial for aesthetic and functional outcomes in anterior tooth regeneration.
Bone grafting procedures in the maxillary anterior region often face challenges in achieving complete papilla regeneration.

Observation:

The Whale's tail flap technique was applied to three cases of intrabony defects in maxillary anterior teeth with initial probing depths of 6-7 mm.
This technique focuses on maximizing interdental papilla fill and preservation during bone grafting.

Findings:

Cases treated with the Whale's tail technique demonstrated a pocket depth reduction of 3-4 mm.
A clinical attachment gain of 3-4 mm was observed, indicating successful regeneration.
Significant improvements in both hard and soft tissue conditions were noted.

Implications:

The Whale's tail flap technique shows promise for regenerating wide intrabony defects in the maxillary anterior region.
This technique aids in recreating functional attachment and achieving favorable aesthetic results, particularly in cases with interdental diastemas.
It offers a viable surgical approach for enhancing interproximal tissue regeneration and preservation.