Treatment of adjacent multiple gingival recessions using a novel envelope–tunnel technique: A report of two cases with & without the use of CGF

Dr. Rahul Visvanathan; Dr. Jaideep Mahendra; Dr. Nashra Kareem

Volume : VI, Issue : XI, November - 2017

Treatment of adjacent multiple gingival recessions using a novel envelope–tunnel technique: A report of two cases with & without the use of CGF

Dr. Rahul Visvanathan, Dr. Jaideep Mahendra, Dr. Nashra Kareem

Abstract :

Over the past few decades, several surgical techniques have been proposed to treat various recession defects. Patients with multiple recessions require the treatment to be done in a single stage. Compiling all the techniques, one of the most minimally invasive approaches to achieve predictable results is by using a combination of the tunnel–envelope technique along with composite stops to secure the flap better. In addition, the use of platelet concentrates aid in better tissue healing and repair. One such platelet concentrate discovered recently is the concentrated growth factor (CGF). This report of two cases demonstrates the use of a novel tunnel–envelope technique that achieved optimal results in treating adjacent multiple recession defects with the use of CGF as an adjunctive agent in one of the cases.