TREATMENT OF A SINGLE TOOTH WITH MILLERS CLASS I GINGIVAL RECESSION DEFECT BY CORONALLY ADVANCED FLAP (CAF) IN CONJUNCTION WITH CONNECTIVE TISSUE GRAFT (CTG)- A CASE REPORT

Due to cosmetic concerns or sensitivity of root, treating buccal gingival recession is often necessary.Complete coverage of the recession defect with a pleasant colour and tissue integration between the treated area and neighbouring tissue should be the ultimate goal of root coverage techniques, thereby attaining success in terms of both biology and appearance. Patient with recession in upper left canine tooth had undergone recession coverage surgery by Coronally Advanced Flap (CAF) with Connective Tissue Graft (CTG) harvested from palate.The patient was reviewed for a period of 8 months. The recession coverage was complete and aesthetically pleasing. A diverse array of surgical procedureshave been presented over the decades for the treatment of gingival recessions.The adjunctive use of CTG under CAF enhanced the likelihood of attaining complete root coverage in Miller Class I recession situation.