Baba Farid University Dental Journal
  • Year: 2013
  • Volume: 4
  • Issue: 2

Rotational flap - A predictable and effective procedure for the treatment of gingival recession – A case report

  • Author:
  • Preetika Bansal, Anita Mehta, Shruti Dhuria, Rose Kanwaljit Kaur
  • Total Page Count: 4
  • Page Number: 148 to 151

Online published on 15 May, 2014.

Abstract

Marginal tissue recession is the most common mucogingival deformity. It should be treated as soon as detected as it can cause functional & esthetic problems. Various root coverage procedures are available to accomplish this goal. The following article represents a rotational flap procedure for the treatment of Miller Class I recession in mandibular incisor region. Complete root coverage was obtained with excellent tissue colour & contour.

Keywords

Recession, root coverage, esthetics, mucogingival, rotational flap