New Technique for Treating Gum Recession in Transplanted Teeth
Author Information
Author(s): Muacevic Alexander, Adler John R, Banjar Muataz, Alqahtani Amal S, Alsulami Raghad H
Primary Institution: King Faisal Hospital, Makkah, SAU
Hypothesis
Can a new surgical technique effectively manage deep buccal recession in auto-transplanted teeth?
Conclusion
The technique showed good results in gaining keratinized tissue and partial root coverage for the auto-transplanted maxillary molar.
Supporting Evidence
- The technique gained about 3 mm of keratinized tissue at the six-week follow-up.
- About 25% of the denuded root was covered after the procedure.
Takeaway
Doctors found a new way to help fix gum problems in a tooth that was moved to a new spot in the mouth, making it healthier.
Methodology
The case report describes a surgical technique involving a vertical incision and the use of a soft tissue graft to cover a buccal recession.
Limitations
The study is based on a single case report, limiting generalizability.
Participant Demographics
A 27-year-old healthy male patient.
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