MODIFIED CORONALLY ADVANCED FLAP (ZUCCHELLI’S METHOD) FOR ROOT COVERAGE OF MULTIPLE DEFECTS: A CASE REPORT

Abstract

Abstract: Gingival recession, apical shift of the gingiva margin from its position with oral exposure of the root surface, is a common feature in populations with high standards of oral hygiene. Gingival recessions are treated to reduce dentinal hypersensitivity and to improve esthetics. Complete root coverage, with the soft tissue margin at the level or coronal to cemento-enamel junction (CEJ), is the most important outcome in patients with esthetic requests. Predictable root coverage is major challenge to the clinicians. This technique allows the multiple gingival defects to be corrected simultaneously with the soft tissue present adjacent to the recession defects. A sharp dissection into the vestibular lining mucosa was carried out to eliminate muscle tension and to achieve complete root coverage.

Keywords: Modified coronally advanced flap, Zuchelli’s technique, Root Coverage.