Treatment of iatrogenically induced gingival recession in orthodontic patient with combination technique of vestibuloplasty and free gingival graft – Case report

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Case Report

Author Details : M. Sindhu, Tanuja , Rajesh*, Ramesh A , Neha , Nikhitha

Volume : 8, Issue : 1, Year : 2023

Article Page : 47-51

https://doi.org/10.18231/j.ijpi.2023.009

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Abstract

Background: It is well-known that oral hygiene plays a role in the initiation and progression periodontal disease, for maintaining proper oral hygiene sufficient width of attached gingiva along with adequate depth of vestibule is necessary. This case report describes Clark’s technique for increasing the vestibular depth. In addition, Free gingival autograft (FGG) is done for treating Miller’s class II recession. A 17-year-old female patient referred from the Department of orthodontics, with the chief complaint of receding gums in the lower front region. On clinical examination there is shallow vestibule, Millers class II gingival recession and is also seen. So planed for the combined technique of vestibuloplasty along with free gingival graft to achieve dual benefits of increasing the vestibular depth and root coverage.

Keywords: Oral hygiene maintenance, Vestibuloplasty, Free gingival graft

How to cite : Sindhu M, Tanuja, Rajesh, Ramesh A, Neha, Nikhitha, Treatment of iatrogenically induced gingival recession in orthodontic patient with combination technique of vestibuloplasty and free gingival graft – Case report. IP Int J Periodontol Implantol 2023;8(1):47-51

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