Coronally Advanced Flap Procedure for Root Coverage. Is Flap Thickness a Relevant Predictor to Achieve Root Coverage? A 19‐Case Series

Authors:
  • GPGiovanpaolo Pini‐Prato
    Giovanpaolo Pini‐Prato
  • UPUmberto Pagliaro
    Umberto Pagliaro
  • MNMichele Nieri
    Michele Nieri
  • DSDaniele Saletta
    Daniele Saletta
  • LMLeonardo Muzzi
    Leonardo Muzzi
  • PCPierpaolo Cortellini
    Pierpaolo Cortellini
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Abstract
This clinical study was designed to determine whether the thickness of the flap can influence root coverage when gingival recessions associated with traumatic toothbrushing are treated using a coronally advanced flap (CAF). Nineteen patients, aged from 25 to 57 years, with high levels of oral hygiene (full‐mouth plaque scores P 0.8 mm was associated with 100% of root coverage. The results of this study indicate that there is a direct relation between flap thickness and recession reduction (P <0.0001). J Periodontol 1999;70:1077‐1084.

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