Diagnosis and Treatment of Miller Class I Gingival Recession Using Free Connective Tissue Autograft From the Hard Palate. Clinical Observation.

Abstract

The article presents the study of diagnostic methods and the use of autogenous connective tissue grafts in surgical methods of treating Miller class I gingival recession. As the results, in the period from 2020-2021, 33 Miller class I gingival recession zones were treated. The height of gingival recessions before treatment averaged 3.5 ± 1.13 mm. Assessment of the level of attached keratinized gingiva up to the cement-enamel junction of the tooth showed a significant (p <0.001) increase after surgical treatment. The average percentage efficacy of recession coverage in the study group was - 84%. Pain, fibrinous plaque and soft tissue edema were insignificant. The use of free connective tissue autograft taken from the hard palate is an effective method of treating Miller class I gingival recession.