Address for Correspondence: Dr. Mrs. Vipin Bharti, Principal, Professor and Head, Dept. of Periodontology, Govt. Dental College and Hospital, Patiala 70, Sibia Colony, Opp. Income tax office Patiala-147001 (Punjab)
Online published on 7 December, 2011.
Gingival recession is a complex phenomenon that may present numerous therapeutic challenges to the clinician. Over the years gingival recession has been treated by a number of surgical techniques. Recently, use of growth factors has been proposed in combination with surgical techniques. This article highlights on a case report in which autologous suspension of growth factors, Platelet rich fibrin membrane along with laterally positioned flap has been used for root coverage in Miller class-ll recession defect in mandibular anterior area.
Gingival recession, Growth Factors, Platelet Rich Fibrin, Laterally Displaced Flap
