Gingival pedicle with split-thickness tunnel technique: A retrospective case series for single mandibular anterior recessions.

Introduction: Gingival recessions in the mandibular anterior sextant are a common clinical finding, but mucogingival treatment in this location is particularly challenging, due to several anatomical and surgical difficulties. In the present case series, a novel technique, called gingival pedicle with split-thickness tunnel (GPST), was retrospectively evaluated.

Case Series: Fifteen patients presenting with a single buccal RT1 or RT2 gingival recession of a depth of ≥3 mm in the mandibular anterior sextant were treated by means of the GPST technique.

Immediate Loading of Four Guided Unsplinted Narrow Implants Supporting a Maxillary Overdenture: A Minimally Invasive Approach.

Introduction: Little evidence is available on the loading protocols for implant-supported overdentures in the treatment of the edentulous maxilla. There are only a few case-reports available to document the feasibility of immediate loading for maxillary overdenture, and the majority of the publications include the use of splinted implants. This paper presents a case report of immediately loaded narrow diameter implants supporting a maxillary overdenture using Locator abutments.

Computer-Guided Surgery Using Human Allogenic Bone Ring With Simultaneous Implant Placement: A Case Report.

Introduction: The allogenic bone ring technique allows for horizontal and vertical bone augmentation with simultaneous implant placement in severely compromised sites. The aim of this report is to present a modified protocol for simultaneous placement of implant and allogenic bone ring graft using a computer-guided surgery technique.

Case Presentation: Patient's chief complaint was to replace a missing lateral incisor.

Novel Surgical Approach for Root Coverage of Single Deep Recessions on Mandibular Incisors: Gingival Pedicle With Split-Thickness Tunnel Technique.

Introduction: Gingival recession is a very common mucogingival defect in the adult population, with mandibular central and lateral incisors being the most frequently affected teeth. Limited information is available about the management of isolated deep recession lesions in the mandibular anterior area, where the predictability of the root coverage is reduced by unfavorable anatomical conditions. The purpose of this case report is to present a novel surgical technique for deep labial recessions on mandibular incisors, based on a gingival pedicle with split-thickness tunneling (GPST), in combination with connective tissue graft (CTG).