Abstract
Gingival recession is a common mucogingival deformity that brings aesthetic discomfort, hypersensitivity and inability to perform proper oral hygiene. LPF is the widely used technique to cover single recession of Miller Class-I and Class-II when adequate keratinized tissue exists adjacent to the recession. We report a case of 32-year-old female who presented with chief complaints of receding gum and sensitivity in lower front teeth region. Clinical examination revealed Miller’s Class-I vertical recession with 4 mm depth on buccal aspect of left mandibular canine. LPF was planned and operated for the root coverage. After 6 months of therapy, 100% root coverage was achieved with satisfactory healing and aesthetic was comparable to adjacent gingiva.
Highlights
Gingival recession is defined as an apical migration of the gingival margin in relation to the cement-enamel junction.[1]
Gingival recession causes an imbalance between pink and white tissue that may result in aesthetic concern and hypersensitivity
These surgical procedures can be classified as pedicle soft tissue grafts, free soft tissue grafts or a combination of these.[1]
Summary
Gingival recession is defined as an apical migration of the gingival margin in relation to the cement-enamel junction.[1] Gingival recession causes an imbalance between pink and white tissue that may result in aesthetic concern and hypersensitivity. It may be localised/generalised or associated with one/more tooth surfaces. A variety of mucogingival surgeries have been suggested for root coverage These surgical procedures can be classified as pedicle soft tissue grafts, free soft tissue grafts or a combination of these.[1] The treatment of choice for recession coverage should address the biological as well as the patient’s aesthetic demands.[3]
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