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Root Coverage Surgery
by Administrator on May.29, 2010, under Vancouver Periodontal Services
Root Coverage Surgery
Gingival recession is a clinical problem that dental professionals face on a daily basis. Patients with gingeval recession have an increased risk of root caries, for which there are limited restorative options. A high lip line can be aesthetically unattractive and root exposure often causes dentinal hypersensitivity. This can significantly affect quality of life by limiting the types of foods patients can eat and sensitivity can interfere with normal hygiene procedures, leading to increased plaque accumulation while increasing the risk of further recession. Over half the adult population has at least one site of gingival recession, so there is a significant burden of illness as a result.
A number of periodontal procedures are successfully used to cover exposed roots: CTG, free gingival grafts, coronally positioned flaps, lateral sliding flaps, and the use of barrier membranes (GTR). The success of the procedure is dependent on a number of factors. These include the experience, the nature of the gingival defect, anatomical considerations and whether or not the patient smokes.
Consult a Vancouver periodontist concerning root coverage surgery
