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Case Reports
. 2013 Nov;17(6):801-5.
doi: 10.4103/0972-124X.124525.

Lateral sliding bridge flap technique along with platelet rich fibrin and guided tissue regeneration for root coverage

Kriti Agarwal  1 , Chetan Chandra  2 , Kanika Agarwal  2 , Nishant Kumar  3
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Lateral sliding bridge flap technique along with platelet rich fibrin and guided tissue regeneration for root coverage

Kriti Agarwal et al. J Indian Soc Periodontol. 2013 Nov.

Abstract

Gingival recession is defined as the apical migration of the gingival margin with exposure of root surfaces. The etiology of the condition is multifactorial. Given the high rate of gingival recession defects among the general population, it is imperative that dental practitioners have an understanding of the etiology, complications and management of the condition. A recent innovation in dentistry is the preparation and use of platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) for recession defects. The article presents a case report, which highlights the use of lateral sliding bridge flap along with PRF in a collagen membrane carrier (guided tissue regeneration) for the treatment of multiple recession defects.

Keywords: Bridge flap; gingival recession; guided tissue regeneration; platelet rich fibrin.

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Conflict of interest statement

Conflict of Interest: None declared.

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Pre-operative view
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Preparation of platelet rich fibrin
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Platelet rich fibrin membrane
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Placement of platelet-rich fibrin membrane over guided tissue regeneration membrane
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Elevation of flap
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Patency of flap evaluated
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Placement of platelet-rich fibrin membrane using the guided tissue regeneration membrane as carrier
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Suturing of flap
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Post-operative view-8 weeks
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Post-operative view-6 months
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