Decision-making in aesthetics: root coverage in periradicular surgery

Pract Proced Aesthet Dent. 2007 Nov-Dec;19(10):641-7; quiz 648.

Abstract

The primary objective of periradicular surgery is the predictable regeneration of periapical tissues with complete restoration of the anatomy of the mucogingival complex. In the recent years, aesthetics has become a fundamental factor in the evaluation of the treatment outcome, and surgeons have adopted specific techniques in order to preserve and enhance the aesthetics of the dentition and periodontium. In this investigation, the authors propose a surgical technique that allows the clinician to achieve optimal outcomes in endodontics, periodontics, and aesthetics for teeth selected for endodontic micro-surgery, in which recession is present.

Publication types

  • Technical Report

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Dental Plaque Index
  • Esthetics, Dental
  • Gingival Recession / surgery*
  • Humans
  • Periodontal Index
  • Surgical Flaps*
  • Tissue Transplantation / methods
  • Tooth Apex / surgery*
  • Tooth Root / surgery*