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Frenectomy with semilunar coronally repositioned flap: A single stage approach - simple solution for complex problem
Author(s) -
Jeevanand Deshmukh,
Richa Khatri,
Bennete Fernandes,
Vinaya Kumar Kulkarni,
Shubhra Singh
Publication year - 2015
Publication title -
journal of indian society of periodontology (print)/journal of indian society of periodontology (online)
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.309
H-Index - 28
eISSN - 0975-1580
pISSN - 0972-124X
DOI - 10.4103/0972-124x.154172
Subject(s) - cementoenamel junction , gingival recession , medicine , gingival margin , dentistry , maxilla , margin (machine learning) , orthodontics , displacement (psychology) , stage (stratigraphy) , molar , computer science , psychology , paleontology , machine learning , psychotherapist , biology
Gingival recession is defined as the displacement of gingival margin apical to cementoenamel junction. Aberrant frenum attachment can contribute to the progression of recession by generating tension on the marginal tissues. Treating such defects is a two stage procedure-frenectomy and recession coverage procedure. New techniques are developed to increase the predictability, reduce patient discomfort and number of surgical sites. Also, these techniques try to satisfy patients esthetic demands, which include the final colour and tissue blend of the covered area. In this case report, we present a method for coronally repositioning gingiva for root coverage over the maxillary central incisors while simultaneously performing a frenectomy, thus being clinically advantageous compared to two-stage technique.

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