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1Private Practice, Manassas, Virginia.
Compendium of Continuing Education in Dentistry (Jamesburg, N.J. : 1995)
|September 2, 2017
Summary
Subepithelial connective tissue grafts (SCTG) and tunnel techniques offer natural-looking soft-tissue augmentation for root coverage. This study demonstrates their application in treating multiple gingival recession defects around dental implants.
Area of Science:
- Periodontology
- Dental Implantology
- Soft Tissue Reconstruction
Background:
- Connective tissue grafting is crucial for stable soft-tissue architecture.
- Subepithelial connective tissue grafts (SCTG) effectively achieve root coverage and increase tissue thickness.
- Tunnel techniques provide natural-looking root coverage and are applicable to dental implants.
Observation:
- Gingival recession around dental implants presents a clinical challenge.
- Multiple adjacent implants with recession defects require specific treatment approaches.
Findings:
- A subepithelial connective tissue graft (SCTG) combined with a lateral access pouch technique was utilized.
- This combined approach effectively addressed multiple gingival recession defects affecting adjacent dental implants.
Implications:
- This technique offers a viable solution for managing complex gingival recession around dental implants.
- It contributes to achieving stable and aesthetically pleasing soft-tissue outcomes in implant dentistry.
