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The Rotation Flap for Covering Denuded Root Surfaces—A Closed Wound Technique
Author(s) -
Patur Benjamin
Publication year - 1977
Publication title -
journal of periodontology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.036
H-Index - 156
eISSN - 1943-3670
pISSN - 0022-3492
DOI - 10.1902/jop.1977.48.1.41
Subject(s) - periodontology , root (linguistics) , citation , dentistry , medicine , library science , computer science , linguistics , philosophy
A rotation flap for covering denuded single root surfaces with attached gingiva has been described and illustrated. This was performed utilizing a closed wound technique. The single flap provided attached gingiva coverage for a moderate area while a double flap provided coverage for a larger area. Although more attached gingiva is required from the donor site than for the laterally positioned or sliding flap, the technique may be performed where a moderate degree of attached gingiva is available.