A preliminary investigation into the impact of soft tissue augmentation-based periodontal phenotype modification therapy for patients exhibiting class III decompensation.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Patients with skeletal angle Class III malocclusion usually have inadequate hard and soft tissue volume at the mandibular anterior teeth. The labial proclination at the teeth may lead to gingival recession. The purpose of this study was to explore whether periodontal phenotype modification therapy with soft tissue augmentation (PhMT-s) can prevent gingival recession in these patients.

Methods

Four patients with skeletal Class III malocclusion and a thin periodontal phenotype underwent surgical-orthodontic treatment. Prior to tooth movement, they underwent a minimally invasive vestibular incision with subperiosteal tunnel access combined with autogenous connective tissue grafts for periodontal phenotype modification with soft tissue augmentation (PhMT-s). The labia

SUBMITTER: Li M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11297605 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature