ENVELOPE GRAFT TECHNIQUE FOR THE TREATMENT OF SINGLE GINGIVAL RECESSION: A 17-YEAR FOLLOW-UP CASE REPORT

T. Pasca¹, F. Sinisi¹, G. El Haddad² and E. El Haddad^2*

¹University of Ferrara, Ferrara, Italy
²Private practice, Turin, Italy

^*Correspondence to:
Elias El Haddad, MD, DDS
Corso Vittorio Emanuele II, 38
10123 Turin, Italy
e-mail: elias.h@tiscali.it

Received:  18 August 2023 Accepted: 04 October 2023

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ABSTRACT

Gingival recession is one of the most common problems affecting the periodontium. About 50% of the population has at least 1 mm gingival recession, and 5-32% of adults have an advanced gingival recession. Recession is not only an aesthetic problem but can increase root sensitivity and hinder optimal oral hygiene. A deviation from the norm necessitates diagnosis, prognosis prediction, and treatment planning, all needing classification. These injuries pose a common clinical challenge in dentistry, demanding a targeted and advanced approach to ensure optimal aesthetic and functional outcomes. Among various proposed surgical methodologies, the “envelope graft technique” has garnered increasing attention and consideration for its effectiveness in treating individual gingival recessions. This article explores the “envelope” technique as a surgical approach. A case report is described, and the recent literature is discussed.

KEYWORDS: gingival recession, envelope graft technique, periodontal stability, interdental papilla