The Journal of the Korean Academy of Periodontology  2009;39(4):437-441

doi:10.5051/jkape.2009.39.4.437

CTG and restoration in treatment of gingival recession associated with a cervical lesion: report of three cases.

Eun Suk KIM 1 ; Jin Woo PARK ; Jo Young SUH ; Jae Mok LEE

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Keywords

gingival recession; glass ionomer cements; tooth abrasion

Country

Republic of Korea

Language

Korean

Abstract

PURPOSE: The purpose of this report is to show three cases treated by an intergrated periodontal and restorative dentistry approach. METHODS: Three patients with Miller Class I gingiva recessions associated with cervical lesions were enrolled for treatment. Two patients received a connective tissue graft and resin modified glass ionomer, and one patient was treated with a connective tissue graft, resin restoration. Keratinized gingiva and relative gingival recession were measured. RESULTS: The mean reduction of relative gingival recession was 3.7 mm, and the mean keratinized gingiva increase was 2.5 mm. The percentage of root coverage was 80% in average. No signs of gingival inflammation or bleeding on probing were seen. The patients were satisfied with the final esthetics and had no more dentin hypersensitivity. CONCLUSIONS: This report indicates that teeth with Miller Class I gingival recession associated with cervical lesions can be successfully treated by a connective tissue graft combined with restorative dentistry. However, longitudinal randomized controlled clinical trials must be performed to support this approach.