Management of Isolated Areas of Gingival Recession using Lateral Sliding Flap Sandwiched with Sub Epithelial Connective Tissue Graft - A Case Report

Receding gum line is common condition with diverse etiology, one being periodontitis and the other principally linked to mechanical factors, mainly tooth brushing. Mucogingival surgical management have better prognosis if reason for recession being mechanical factors in contrast to periodontal disease induced etiology. Prognosis based classification proposed by Miller suggest a good to excellent for type I and II whereas for remaining types the prognosis is less. Among various periodontal plastic surgery procedures, a sub epithelial connective tissue graft [SCTG] do have better predictability. This case report presents a clinical scenario where lateral sliding flap procedures was employed in conjunction with Subepithial connective tissue graft in class III type of Millers recession with a keyobjective to benefit periodontal health through reconstruction of damaged /lost tissues thereby improving patient's appearance. Post-op evaluation, demonstrated an upsurge in the soft tissue volume and increase of keratinized tissue.