Comparative Study of Two Root Coverage Procedures for Localized Gingival Recessions on Lower Anterior Teeth Using Partially De-Epithelialized Connective Tissue Graft (PE-CTG) Aided by a High-Speed Handpiece: A Retrospective Cohort Study

<i>Background and Objectives</i>: Gingival recession is a common periodontal condition that can lead to aesthetic and functional problems if untreated, necessitating the development of effective root coverage techniques. The aim of this study was to compare two different root coverages f...

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Main Authors: Min-Young Goo, Seung-Kyu Lee, Kyung-Min Kim, Won-Pyo Lee
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Published: MDPI AG 2025-02-01
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Seung-Kyu Lee
Kyung-Min Kim
Won-Pyo Lee
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Seung-Kyu Lee
Kyung-Min Kim
Won-Pyo Lee
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description <i>Background and Objectives</i>: Gingival recession is a common periodontal condition that can lead to aesthetic and functional problems if untreated, necessitating the development of effective root coverage techniques. The aim of this study was to compare two different root coverages for localized gingival recession on the lower anterior teeth using a partially de-epithelialized connective tissue graft (PE-CTG). <i>Materials and Methods</i>: This study included 18 patients (20 teeth) with lower anterior tooth recession. In the tPECTG group (seven patients, eight teeth), the recipient site was prepared with supraperiosteal tunneling. In the vPECTG group (11 patients, 12 teeth), the recipient site was prepared using the vestibular incision subperiosteal tunnel access technique. In both groups, partially de-epithelialized connective tissue was harvested from the hard palate using a high-speed handpiece diamond burr. The change in root coverage was evaluated based on vertical recession and keratinized tissue (KT) values before surgery and 6 months after surgery. <i>Results</i>: The mean root coverage was 89.01% across all cases, with the tPECTG and vPECTG groups achieving 87.85% and 89.78%, respectively. The average KT gain was 3.48 ± 1.37 mm, with the tPECTG group showing 3.94 ± 1.74 mm and the vPECTG group showing 3.17 ± 1.03 mm. No significant differences were found between the two groups for either parameter (<i>p</i> > 0.05). <i>Conclusions</i>: Within the limitations of this retrospective case series, vPECTG was as effective as tPECTG, but easier. Moreover, in both groups, the keratinized gingival width increased, and the mucogingival junction was maintained.
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spelling doaj-art-21b5bbbc8fd34faab917ccc447ab540e2025-08-20T02:03:40ZengMDPI AGMedicina1010-660X1648-91442025-02-0161230810.3390/medicina61020308Comparative Study of Two Root Coverage Procedures for Localized Gingival Recessions on Lower Anterior Teeth Using Partially De-Epithelialized Connective Tissue Graft (PE-CTG) Aided by a High-Speed Handpiece: A Retrospective Cohort StudyMin-Young Goo0Seung-Kyu Lee1Kyung-Min Kim2Won-Pyo Lee3Department of Periodontology, School of Dentistry, Chosun University, Gwangju 61452, Republic of KoreaDepartment of Periodontology, School of Dentistry, Chosun University, Gwangju 61452, Republic of KoreaDepartment of Periodontology, School of Dentistry, Chosun University, Gwangju 61452, Republic of KoreaDepartment of Periodontology, School of Dentistry, Chosun University, Gwangju 61452, Republic of Korea<i>Background and Objectives</i>: Gingival recession is a common periodontal condition that can lead to aesthetic and functional problems if untreated, necessitating the development of effective root coverage techniques. The aim of this study was to compare two different root coverages for localized gingival recession on the lower anterior teeth using a partially de-epithelialized connective tissue graft (PE-CTG). <i>Materials and Methods</i>: This study included 18 patients (20 teeth) with lower anterior tooth recession. In the tPECTG group (seven patients, eight teeth), the recipient site was prepared with supraperiosteal tunneling. In the vPECTG group (11 patients, 12 teeth), the recipient site was prepared using the vestibular incision subperiosteal tunnel access technique. In both groups, partially de-epithelialized connective tissue was harvested from the hard palate using a high-speed handpiece diamond burr. The change in root coverage was evaluated based on vertical recession and keratinized tissue (KT) values before surgery and 6 months after surgery. <i>Results</i>: The mean root coverage was 89.01% across all cases, with the tPECTG and vPECTG groups achieving 87.85% and 89.78%, respectively. The average KT gain was 3.48 ± 1.37 mm, with the tPECTG group showing 3.94 ± 1.74 mm and the vPECTG group showing 3.17 ± 1.03 mm. No significant differences were found between the two groups for either parameter (<i>p</i> > 0.05). <i>Conclusions</i>: Within the limitations of this retrospective case series, vPECTG was as effective as tPECTG, but easier. Moreover, in both groups, the keratinized gingival width increased, and the mucogingival junction was maintained.https://www.mdpi.com/1648-9144/61/2/308connective tissuegingival recessionperiodontal surgeryroot coverage
spellingShingle Min-Young Goo
Seung-Kyu Lee
Kyung-Min Kim
Won-Pyo Lee
Comparative Study of Two Root Coverage Procedures for Localized Gingival Recessions on Lower Anterior Teeth Using Partially De-Epithelialized Connective Tissue Graft (PE-CTG) Aided by a High-Speed Handpiece: A Retrospective Cohort Study
Medicina
connective tissue
gingival recession
periodontal surgery
root coverage
title Comparative Study of Two Root Coverage Procedures for Localized Gingival Recessions on Lower Anterior Teeth Using Partially De-Epithelialized Connective Tissue Graft (PE-CTG) Aided by a High-Speed Handpiece: A Retrospective Cohort Study
title_full Comparative Study of Two Root Coverage Procedures for Localized Gingival Recessions on Lower Anterior Teeth Using Partially De-Epithelialized Connective Tissue Graft (PE-CTG) Aided by a High-Speed Handpiece: A Retrospective Cohort Study
title_fullStr Comparative Study of Two Root Coverage Procedures for Localized Gingival Recessions on Lower Anterior Teeth Using Partially De-Epithelialized Connective Tissue Graft (PE-CTG) Aided by a High-Speed Handpiece: A Retrospective Cohort Study
title_full_unstemmed Comparative Study of Two Root Coverage Procedures for Localized Gingival Recessions on Lower Anterior Teeth Using Partially De-Epithelialized Connective Tissue Graft (PE-CTG) Aided by a High-Speed Handpiece: A Retrospective Cohort Study
title_short Comparative Study of Two Root Coverage Procedures for Localized Gingival Recessions on Lower Anterior Teeth Using Partially De-Epithelialized Connective Tissue Graft (PE-CTG) Aided by a High-Speed Handpiece: A Retrospective Cohort Study
title_sort comparative study of two root coverage procedures for localized gingival recessions on lower anterior teeth using partially de epithelialized connective tissue graft pe ctg aided by a high speed handpiece a retrospective cohort study
topic connective tissue
gingival recession
periodontal surgery
root coverage
url https://www.mdpi.com/1648-9144/61/2/308
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