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A Modified Anchored Suturing Technique for Gingival Recession Coverage - Case Report
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CHRISTEENA ABRAHAM, MURUGAN THAMARAISELVAN
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Gingival recession is the apical migration of gingival margin beyond the cementoenamel junction with exposure of root surface. It results in esthetic and functional disturbances that need to be addressed. There are various treatment modalities among which tunnel and pouch technique is one of the most commonly practiced. This case report presents the management of a Miller's class I gingival recession using tunnel & pouch technique with a modified suturing technique anchored around an orthodontic button cemented on the tooth. This modified suturing technique reduces the surface contact between the suture thread and the gingival tissue, that reduces the compression over the tissue. This ultimately preserves the vascularity of the gingival margin thereby enhancing the clinical outcomes. Our 3 months follow up showed complete recession coverage with excellent esthetic outcomes
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Gingival recession, tunnel and pouch technique, suturing.
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https://doi.org/10.31838/ijpr/2020.12.02.388
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