Connective-tissue root coverage using microsurgery.

P L Michaelides

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Connective-tissue root coverage using microsurgery.

P L Michaelides

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Use of the operating microscope and microsurgical instrumentation has made possible modifications in conventional root coverage procedures that eliminate vertical incisions, papillary elevation, and secondary intention wound healing. Greater precision in incisions and suturing done with microsurgery allows clinicians to obtain predictable root coverage with more aesthetic postoperative results and reduced patient discomfort.

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Connective Tissue Gingival Recession Gingivoplasty Humans Microsurgery Palate Suture Techniques Transplantation, Autologous Journal Article Review

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P L Michaelides. 1996. Connective-tissue root coverage using microsurgery.. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/9567844/

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