Recession on a lower incisor
An exposed root, painful when brushing, in a young patient.
Initial situation
A young patient came in worried about losing her tooth: the exposed root was painful and bled when brushing, so she no longer dared to brush it.
Preparation
Professional cleaning and better daily hygiene, then a case analysis: recession type, vestibule depth, tissue thickness, papilla shape and amount of keratinised gum.
Treatment and follow-up
Root coverage with a tunnelling technique. Check-ups at 10 days, 2 months and 5 months after tissue maturation.
Every clinical situation is unique. This case is shown for information only and is not a promise of results. A treatment can only be proposed after a personal examination and assessment.
Clinical photographs, some taken during surgery.