The flap is full thickness though the keratinized and split through the mucosa. After the flap is movable , a sutured to place. The area is packed. IM Bicillin was given to prevent secondary infection and maintain the blood clot. The wound is uncovered after three days to remove the sutures.
Area is cleansed.
A pack is placed and left for 12-16 days. In 21 to 30 days the denuded area is completely healed. Importance is the blood supply of the flap to be used. A sliding flap operation was used to cover up exposed root surfaces. This operation is often combined with frenotomy.