Title: Increase of Width of Attached Gingiva and Root Coverage Using Single Incision Technique
Authors: Dr Aastha Harnal, Dr Viniti Goel, Dr Gurpreet Kaur, Dr Sumit Kaushal
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.18535/jmscr/v4i8.66
Abstract
Introduction
A mucogingival deformity refers to a significant departure from the normal shape of gingiva, alveolar mucosa and the underlying alveolar bone Mucogingival deformities can be classified as congenital, developmental, or acquired defects. These may arise around natural teeth, implants and edentulous ridges.1,2 It includes various conditions such as gingival recession, lack of keratinized gingiva, decreased vestibular depth or shallow vestibule or inadequate vestibule depth, aberrant frenum or muscle position and gingival excess. Among these deformities, shallow vestibule is the most frequently encountered abnormality and is often associated with plaque accumulation consequently leading to marginal gingival inflammation. This condition is particularly seen on the labial aspect in the mandibular anterior region and it creates problem not only periodontally but also prosthetically.9,10 Treatment of shallow vestibule includes vestibuloplasty which is a surgical modification of the gingival mucous membrane relationships including deepening of the vestibular trough, altering the position of the frenulum or muscle attachments and widening of the zone of attached gingiva.
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