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Increasing Width of Attached Gingiva Using Modified Apically Repositioned Flap Technique Combined With Platelet-Rich
Mohanagowri N1, Balakumaran Maroudaviran1, Kennedy Babu1
1Periodontics, Mahatma Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Dental Sciences, Pondicherry, IND.
Cureus
|June 25, 2026
Summary
The modified apically repositioned flap (MARF) technique, combined with platelet-rich fibrin (PRF), effectively increases attached gingival width. This approach promotes healing and reduces patient discomfort, enhancing periodontal health.
Area of Science:
- Periodontology
- Regenerative Dentistry
Background:
- Adequate attached gingiva is crucial for maintaining periodontal health.
- It acts as a barrier against plaque and inflammation, preventing gingival margin migration.
- Existing techniques to augment attached gingiva have varying complexities and outcomes.