SUBEPITHELIAL CONNECTIVE TISSUE GRAFT – A PREDICTABLE INDICATOR FOR ROOT COVERAGE

Gingival recession as a clinical entity has been described and documented since the last century.  Recession of the gingival tissue from the root surface of the teeth has long been a concern for many patients who feel that the “long–in–the–tooth” look is universally accepted as a sign of aging. The primary causes of gingival recessions are faulty tooth brushing, abnormal frenal attachment, improper restorations, tooth malpositioning and aging. Various periodontal plastic surgical techniques have been used over the years for the treatment of gingival recession with an aim to restore the gingival margin to the cemento-enamel junction and to create a normal gingival sulcus with functional attachment. This case report highlights a case wherein both the esthetic as well as functional aspects have been considered while addressing the problem of gingival recession