Treatment of generalized Miller Class I and II and Cairo RT1 recessions in the maxilla using tunneled subepithelial connective tissue graft - case report

Abstract

It is known that gingival recessions are found very frequently in the population, usually associated with dental hypersensitivity, non-carious cervical lesions, bacterial plaque, traumatic brushing and parafunctional habits, directly interfering with the quality of life of patients. A very predictable and currently used treatment option is subepithelial connective tissue grafts associated with tunneling, which makes the technique minimally invasive, reduces morbidity and maximizes results. In this sense, the objective of this study is to report a case of subepithelial connective tissue graft associated with the tunneling technique for the treatment of Miller Class I and II recessions and Cairo type 1 recessions, generalized in the maxilla. With 6-month follow-up. However, the subepithelial connective tissue graft associated with tunneling for the treatment of Miller Class I and II recessions and type 1 of Cairo was effective, resulting in height gain and gingival thickness.