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The Papilla Rotation Flap
Author(s) -
Leis Henry J.,
Leis Sherman N.
Publication year - 1978
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.1978.49.8.400
Subject(s) - periodontology , medicine , library science , dentistry , computer science
A new technique is described for correction of specific mucogingival defects which is designed to encourage rapid healing of the defect and donor areas. Further, this approach often yields a greater width of attached gingiva than other techniques, and is well tolerated by the patient.