Periosteal pedicle graft for the treatment of gingival recession defects: a novel technique.

BACKGROUND

The periosteum is a highly cellular connective tissue with rich vascularity and regenerative potential. These qualities make it a suitable autogenous graft. A technique utilizing autogenous periosteal pedicle graft (PPG) for the treatment of gingival recession defects is described.

METHODS

Four patients with Miller Class I and II recessions > or = 3 mm were treated utilizing PPG.

RESULTS

At the end of one year, all defects were completely covered.

CONCLUSIONS

The PPG technique can be used for the treatment of gingival recession defects successfully.