Clinical comparison of two surgical techniques in obtaining complete root coverage of single RT1 gingival recessions.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

This study aimed to compare the efficacy of the full-thickness palatal graft technique (FTPGT) and the coronally advanced flap with subepithelial connective tissue graft (CAF + SCTG) in achieving complete root coverage (CRC) in single gingival recessions (GR).

Methods

Forty healthy patients with a single RT1 GR were randomized into two groups: 20 treated with CAF + SCTG and 20 with FTPGT. Baseline and 12-month measurements of GR, keratinized tissue width (KTW), probing depth (PD), clinical attachment level (CAL), and gingival thickness (GT) were recorded. CRC percentage, root coverage percentage (RC%), Root Coverage Esthetic Score (RES), patient-reported outcomes (PROs), and palatal wound healing were evaluated.

Results

At the 12-month evaluation, 19 patien

SUBMITTER: Paolantonio M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12423173 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature