Pedro Lopes Otão
Surgical techniques in the 5th sextant gingival recessions: when, how and why?
- Master Degree in Dentistry – IUCS
- Post Graduation in Periodontology and Dental Implants – FMDUL
- Student of Doctoral Programme in Dentistry – Specialty of Periodontology – FMDUL
- Periodontology Department Assistant – FMDUL
Nationality: Portugal
Scientific areas: Periodontology
17 of november, from 09h00 until 09h35
Auditorium C
Conference summary
The anterior region of the mandible, 5th sextant, often has characteristics such as low availability of keratinized gingiva, shallow vestibules and muscle insertions such as labial frenum, which in turn can have a high insertion and make it difficult to control dental plaque mechanically.
Therefore, these anatomical features can precipitate the occurrence of gingival recessions, and there are also other factors such as tooth malposition, which contribute to their emergence and, consequently, require the performance of root coverage procedures or soft tissue augmentation.
Mucogingival recessions have been studied for several decades and there are several classifications proposed for them.
According to the degree of recession development and the available knowledge about periodontal plastic surgery techniques, different results are expected with a greater or lesser degree of predictability.
Under these circumstances, the correct management of each case may involve a multidisciplinary approaches and it should be noted that complete root coverage in certain clinical situations may not be the main goal of the treatment.