Treatment of Gingival Recession Using Coronally Advanced Flap - Case Reports

One of the most common esthetic concern associated with the periodontal tissues is gingival recession. Gingival recession is the exposure of root surfaces due to apical migration of the gingival tissue margins; gingival margin migrates apical to the cementoenamel junction. Although it rarely results in tooth loss, marginal tissue recession is associated with thermal and tactile sensitivity, esthetic complaints, and a tendency toward root caries. This paper views the etiology, consequences, and the available surgical procedures for the coverage of exposed root surfaces, including two case reports.