Dr. Rupa Hamal - Surgical Case 2

Problem: This patient had 5mm recession on lower right canine. Patient had esthetic concerns about the recession. Patient experienced sensitivity on this tooth to hot and cold.
Solution: Connective Tissue Grafting Procedure was used to treat the recession.

Figure 1. Lower Lateral Incisor, Canine, and First Premolar showing 5mm to 7mm recession.
Figure 2. An Envelope Designed Flap was performed on the recipient site.
Figure 3. 4 x 12 mm Graft Tissue was harvested from the palate.
Figure 4. Graft was placed, and flap was coronally sutured.
Figure 5. Results one year after the surgery.