Double laterally moved coronally advanced flap combined with a connective tissue graft plus enamel matrix derivatives for the management of adjacent deep gingival recessions in lower incisors: A case report.

BACKGROUND

Several surgical approaches have been described for the management of deep adjacent gingival recessions (GRs) in the lower anterior sextant with contrasting clinical outcomes. A modified surgical technique is presented, which consists of a double laterally moved and coronally advanced flaps in combination with a connective tissue graft (CTG) and enamel matrix derivatives (EMDs).

METHODS AND RESULTS

A 42-year-old systemically healthy female presented with dentin hypersensitivity and discomfort while brushing on two adjacent Cairo recession Type 2 of 7-mm depth with a narrow band of keratinized tissue in the lower incisors. The root coverage procedure was performed using a double laterally rotated and coronally advanced flap combined with a CTG harvested from the lateral palate and EMD. At 1-year follow-up, 85% of both of the roots were covered and 6 mm of keratinized tissue width was gained.

CONCLUSION

The presented technique is a predictable procedure for treating adjacent and deep GRs in the anterior sextant whenever keratinized tissue lateral to the gingival defects is available.

KEY POINTS

Why is this case new information? To the best of our knowledge, this is the first case report in the literature using a double laterally moved and coronally advanced flap combined with EMD and CTG for adjacent deep recessions. What are the keys to successful management of this case? Flap design, handling of the bilateral pedicles, and suture technique are the most important factors to obtain a predictable root coverage. What are the primary limitations to success in this case? Lack of keratinized tissue lateral to the recession defects, flap tension, and interproximal attachment loss are the main limitations to succeed with this technique.