Management of Gingival Recession on the Mandibular Left Central Incisor Using a Connective Tissue Graft with an Epithelial Collar Technique
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Gingival recession, Connective tissue graft, Epithelial collar, Recession type 2 (Cairo 2011)Abstract
ABSTRACT 44-year-old Thai female patient who has labial recession type 2 following Cairo classification in 2011, at the mandibular left central incisor received root coverage surgical surgery by connective tissue graft with epithelial collar and sling suture. The purpose of reducing the root-exposed area and increasing keratinized tissue width is esthetic and provides a stable result in the long term. At 1-year follow-up, the gingival margin remained stable with a constant recession level of 2 mm. from the CEJ (A reduction of 1.5–2 mm. from the baseline). The keratinized tissue width increased by approximately 2 mm. The patient was satisfied with the treatment outcome. The use of a connective tissue graft with an epithelial collar is an effective approach for managing recession type 2, Cairo classification in 2011, providing both tissue thickness and increased keratinized tissue width for long-term stability.
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