PROGNOSTIC FACTORS FOR THE SUCCESS OF THE CORONALLY ADVANCED FLAP PROCEDURE

Abstract

Gingival recession is defined as the migration of the gingival margin apical to the cemento-enamel junction and can be caused by bacterial biofilms, primary etiological factor of periodontal inflammation, as well as the trauma of brushing. The treatment is usually a recontouring of the gingival architecture with or without associated techniques to achieve the covering of the exposed root surface and increase the amount of keratinized tissue. These procedures aim to an aesthetic improvement and treatment of dentin hypersensitivity as well as reducing the risk of caries. The coronally positioned flap is a technique widely used for achieving root coverage. The literature have reported several factors that can interfere with the success of this technique, among which are those related to periodontal tissue, the surgical technique and patient’s habits. The aim of this article was to getter the factors that could influence the outcome of coronally positioned flap technique, through a literature review.