Fig. 4: Gingival tissue was coronally repositioned, covering the membranes and the roots of teeth #6 and #7, and sutured in place.

Using resorbable barriers to treat root recession

In order to improve esthetics and increase KG for root coverage procedures, current periodontal surgery largely involves the use of gingival grafts. Photos provided by Dr David L. Hoexter.

Using resorbable barriers

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