CLINICAL CASE

1 – Before preparation of the flap the exposed root portion is cleaned with a scraper and is wiped with EDTA (or similar).
2 – After measuring the dimension of the recession defect using a periodontal probe, the incisions for raising the flap are cut.
3 – A split-full-split thickness flap is elevated and coronally mobilized.
4 – The area of the papillae is de-epithelialized to allow anchorage of the flap coronal to the cemento-enamel junction.
5 – Geistlich Mucograft®is applied dry to the defect and is fixed with 4 single sutures.
6 – The coronally advanced flap is sutured over Geistlich Mucograft®.
7 – Nice, uneventful healing 15 days post-operatively at suture removal.
8 – Soft tissue situation immediately after suture removal.
9 – Complete root coverage 7 months after surgery. Note the excellent color match.