A Comparison of Clinical Effect for Root Coverage.
10.5051/jkape.2008.38.3.483
- Author:
Jong Soo HAN
1
;
Ki Seok HONG
;
Chin Hyung CHUNG
;
Sung Bin LIM
Author Information
1. Department of Periodontology, School of Dentistry, Dan Kook University, Korea. periohong@dankook.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Gingiva recession;
Root coverage;
Langer and Langer technique;
Bruno technique
- MeSH:
Cicatrix;
Gingiva;
Gingival Recession;
Humans;
Keratins
- From:The Journal of the Korean Academy of Periodontology
2008;38(3):483-492
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to compare clinical effect of the Langer & Langer technique , the modified Langer & Langer technique and Bruno technique. MATERIAL AND METHODS: 30 patients who have gingiva recession(Miller class I or class II) were carried root coverage. Langer & Langer technique(14 patients/32 tooth), modified Langer & Langer technique(5 patients/10 tooth) and Bruno technique(11 patients/18 tooth) was carried. At baseline and average 3 months after operation, it was estimated clinical index(Pocket depth, gingiva recession, clinical attachment level, keratinized gingiva, scar tissue, root coverage rate) by Williams style probe. RESULT: Root coverage rate is indicated Langer & Langer technique(85%), Modified Langer & Langer technique(86%) and Bruno technique(90%). CONCLUSION: All three of the procedures were effective in gingival recession and improved clinical parameters.
