Case Report

Year : 2021

Volume : Volume 12

Issue : Issue 5

Evaluating the Success of Lateral Pedicle Flap Using Root Coverage Esthetic Score – A Case Series

DR. S. Vijayashanthi,

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DR. S. Vijayashanthi,
shanthisheela29@gmail.com

Abstract


Laterally pedicle flap is widely used for treating millers Class-I and Class-II recession defects. Usually, esthetic outcomes following root coverage procedures are not assessed. This article is a case series which highlights on the root coverage esthetic score in which lateral pedicle f lap has been used for root coverage in Millers Class-I gingival recession defect in mandibular anterior region. About 100% root coverage was obtained with no change in the position of gingiva at the donor site.

Keywords: Lateral pedicle flap, Class-I recession, Periodontal plastic surgery, Root coverage esthetic score