Year : 2024

Volume : Volume 15

Issue : Issue 5

Address for correspondence :
Dr. P. Veerendra Nath Reddy
veerureddy@yahoo.com

Abstract

Gingival recession is defined as the oral exposure of the root surface due to the displacement of the gingival margin apical to the cementoenamel junction, and it is regularly linked to the deterioration of dental esthetics. Its etiology is multifactorial, including teeth position within the dental arch, bony dehiscence, alveolar mucosa thickness, incorrect tooth brushing, orthodontic treatment, and periodontal disease. The first step in an effective management and prevention program is to identify susceptibility factors and modifiable conditions associated with gingival recession. Successful treatment of recession-type defects is based on the use of predictable root coverage periodontal plastic surgery procedures. With the introduction of minimally invasive surgery, various techniques proposed for managing GR minimize patient morbidity and maximize surgical outcomes. The present case report is that of a 34-year-old male patient with the primary complaint of receding gums associated with tooth sensitivity in the upper back tooth region. A novel technique of modified semilunar coronally advanced flap technique is described in this case report.