A method has been developed and frequently applied in cases of localized periodontal recession. Facial probing depth of the involved teeth were between 0.5 mm and 2 mm avg.1.04 mm. A collar of tissue is excised from the receded gingiva in order to remove the sulcular epithelium.
Citric acid is applied.
Partial thickness incision an envelope is created in the tissue around the denuded root surface. A wedge tissue is removed from the palate. The graft is placed in the envelope, so it covers the exposed root area. Total root coverage was achieved in 5 of 12 cases. Gain in keratinized gingiva was avg.