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preoperative status
preoperative status
#43 Upper left canine shows recession with abrasion.
recession length
recession length
William's probe measurement shows about 4 mm recession length.
recession width
recession width
The recession width shows 4 mm length too.
width of keratinized tissue
width of keratinized tissue
The amount of keratinized gingiva is about 3 mm wide with a Marquis probe.
Sulcular incission
Sulcular incission
Sulcular incision starts with blade #15 to produce a partial-thickness flap.
advancing of the flap
advancing of the flap
The flap is advanced coronally and fixed with horizontal mattress sutures.
2 weeks postoperatively
2 weeks postoperatively
The recession is completely covered with keratinized tissue.
donor area healing
donor area healing
The donor area shows redness and filled with scar tissue.
complete coverage
complete coverage
Three months later shows complete root coverage and part of the abrasion area was fixed with composite filling material.
2 years later
2 years later
the recession shows nice pink tissue with a bit sign of scar in the donor area.
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