1Reader, Department of Periodontics and Oral Implantology, Institute of Dental Sciences, Siksha O Anusandhan (Deemed to be University), K-8, Kalinga Nagar, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India
5Department of Biomedical, Surgical and Dental Sciences, University of Milan, Milan, Italy
2MPH Student, Department of Public Health, Regional Medical Research Centre, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India
3Professor, Department of Periodontics and Oral Implantology, Institute of Dental Sciences, Siksha O Anusandhan (Deemed to be University), K-8, Kalinga Nagar, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India
4Reader, Department of Periodontics and Oral Implantology, Institute of Dental Sciences, Siksha O Anusandhan (Deemed to be University), K-8, Kalinga Nagar, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India
Orthodontic therapy induces soft tissue responses thereby resulting in occurrence of localized gingival recession. This case report presents management of orthodontically inflicted Miller's Class II gingival recession using a laterally pedicled flap as an epithelial cover on connective tissue graft. The positive outcome of the treatment approach is well documented with almost complete root coverage at the end of 1 year follow up. This combined approach could be a promising technique for treating advanced gingival recession cases with significant deep recession defects.
Gingival recession, root coverage, pedicle flap, graft
