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Periodontology
Esthetic Dentistry
Periodontal Plastic Surgery

Background:

Patient demand for improved esthetic outcomes in dental treatments has significantly increased.
Gingival recession treatment aims for complete root coverage and harmonious color/texture matching for optimal esthetics.
Periodontal plastic surgery techniques offer various solutions for root coverage, with technique selection dependent on defect characteristics.

Purpose of the Study:

To propose a structured decision-making process for selecting surgical techniques in treating gingival recessions.
To guide clinicians in achieving ideal esthetic outcomes, including complete root coverage and natural tissue blending.

Main Methods:

Clinical observation of gingival defects.
Development of a progressive, node-based decision-making algorithm.
Literature review of established root coverage techniques.

Main Results:

A systematic approach to evaluating gingival defects is presented.
The decision-making process facilitates the selection of appropriate periodontal plastic surgery techniques.
Guidance is provided for achieving both functional root coverage and superior esthetic results.

Conclusions:

A structured decision-making process is crucial for optimizing esthetic results in gingival recession treatment.
The proposed algorithm aids clinicians in choosing the most suitable surgical technique based on defect morphology.
Successful periodontal plastic surgery integrates complete root coverage with excellent esthetic integration.