Dr.Moustapha Saad

Diplomate of the American Board of Oral Implantology/Implant Dentistry

Fellow of the American Academy of Implant Dentistry

Master level 2 “soft tissue management around teeth and implant “ Bologna university -Italy

DU chirurgie et protheses implantologiques. Paris 5

DU Parodontologie Paris 6.

CES Parodontologie Paris 7

Author and co-Author of many papers in the filed of periodontology and implant dentistry.

National and international lecture

Abstract:

Esthetic and Functional Treatments of Gingival Recession : “Modern Techniques ”

Gingival recession, which is the apical displacement of the gingival margin away from the cement-enamel junction, is not a rare occurrence in our daily practice. Patients complain from long teeth appearance , sensitivity and are afraid from losing their teeth.

The 2 main factors that would influence the final outcome regardless of the used technique are : The presence of interdental bone and the interdental papillaes.

The “coronally advanced flap” is one of the most predictable technique for the treatment of gingival recession, it could be combined with a connective tissue graft.

The aim of this presentation is to highlight on some anatomic and prognostic factors that would affect the success rate of root coverage such as : Tooth rotation/extrusion- buccal displacement , residual amount of keratinized tissue, height of interdental papillaes , presence of aberrant frenulum , root surface abrasion , etc..

A therapeutic scheme will be proposed according to each clinical scenario.