CLINICAL CASE

1 – Pre-operative lateral smile showing the recession defect of tooth 5.
2 – Pre-operative image of recession defect (tooth 5).
3 – After elevation of split-full-split flap the interdental papillae are de-epithelialized.
4 – Geistlich Mucograft® is placed over the root and sutured to the papillae
5 – The flap is mobilized, coronally advanced and sutured completely covering the Geistlich Mucograft®.
6 – Healing of the surgical site 2 weeks after surgery.
7 – Surgical site 6 months after surgery.
8 – Outcome 1 year after treatment.
9 – Lateral smile 1 year after surgery showing the optimal esthetic outcome.