Daniele Cardaropoli

Turin, Italy

Clinical case description:

Restoration of the gingiva around the dental enamel junction, while avoiding an autogenous donor site.

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<p>Before preparation of the flap the exposed root portion is cleaned with a scraper and is wiped with EDTA (or similar).</p>

Before preparation of the flap the exposed root portion is cleaned with a scraper and is wiped with EDTA (or similar).

<p>Geistlich Mucograft<sup>®</sup> is applied dry to the defect and is fixed with 4 single sutures.</p>

Geistlich Mucograft® is applied dry to the defect and is fixed with 4 single sutures.

<p>The coronally advanced flap is sutured over Geistlich Mucograft<sup>®</sup>.</p>

The coronally advanced flap is sutured over Geistlich Mucograft®.

<p>Complete root coverage 7 months after surgery. Note the excellent colour match.</p>

Complete root coverage 7 months after surgery. Note the excellent colour match.

Pre-surgery

<p>Before preparation of the flap the exposed root portion is cleaned with a scraper and is wiped with EDTA (or similar).</p>

Surgery

<p>Geistlich Mucograft<sup>®</sup> is applied dry to the defect and is fixed with 4 single sutures.</p>

Outcome

<p>The coronally advanced flap is sutured over Geistlich Mucograft<sup>®</sup>.</p>

Follow-up after at least 6 months

<p>Complete root coverage 7 months after surgery. Note the excellent colour match.</p>