Journal of AdvancedMedical and Dental Sciences Research

One of the most common esthetic concern associated with the periodontal tissues is gingival recession. The etiology is multifactorial and includes excessive or inadequate teeth brushing, destructive periodontal disease, tooth malposition, alveolar bone dehiscence, high muscle attachment, aberrant frenal pull, occlusal trauma, iatrogenic factors and smoking. Complete information on marginal tissue recession is essential for diagnosis, prognosis, treatment planing, and for communication between clinicians. In the present case report an isolated gingival recession is managed using lateral pedicle graft (LPG) technique in combination with tetracycline root biomodification