Abstract :

Mucogingival deformities and gingival recession are a group of conditions that affect a large number of patients. There is an increased risk of development or progression of gingival recession in cases presenting with thin periodontal phenotypes, suboptimal oral hygiene, and requiring restorative/ orthodontic treatment.  Aesthetic concern, dentin hypersensitivity, cervical lesions, thin gingival phenotypes and mucogingival deformities are best addressed by mucogingival surgical intervention when deemed necessary.

Learning objectives :

• Review terminology of mucogingival complex, classification of gingiva recession, periodontal and perimplant phenotype.
• Learn how to identify the mucogingival deformities and conditions.
• Recipient and donor site preparation and harvesting techniques.
• Review common periodontal plastic surgery procedures focusing on periodontal phenotype modification therapy, rationale and indications for surgery, alternative options and key takeaways from the treatments.