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Thamaraiselvan Murugan1, Dipika Inbasekaran1, Karthikeyan Murthykumar1
1Department of Periodontics, Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
Contemporary Clinical Dentistry
|November 11, 2021
Summary
Subepithelial connective grafts are a gold standard for treating gingival recession. Er, Cr: YSGG laser root biomodification may enhance recession coverage when used with this graft.
Area of Science:
- Periodontology
- Laser Dentistry
Background:
- Gingival recession presents functional and aesthetic challenges, with subepithelial connective grafts being the gold standard for coverage.
- Current techniques often lack new attachment, necessitating adjunctive methods like root biomodification.
Observation:
- This case study explored using an Er, Cr: YSGG laser for root biomodification in conjunction with a subpedicle connective tissue graft.
- The treatment addressed a wide and deep gingival recession defect.
Findings:
- Six-month follow-up demonstrated improved recession coverage despite the defect's severity.
- The Er, Cr: YSGG laser served as an effective adjunctive tool.
Implications:
- Er, Cr: YSGG laser root biomodification shows potential to enhance outcomes for gingival recession treatment.
- This adjunctive approach may improve predictability and patient satisfaction in periodontal plastic surgery.
