ArticleBMC oral health2021
Three-dimensional quantitative measurement of buccal augmented tissue with modified coronally advanced tunnel technique and de-epithelialized gingival graft: a prospective case series.
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- Clinical efficacy of tunnel flap combined with de-epithelialized connective tissue graft in treating gingival recession: a case-series study.Odontology · 2025Article
- Three-Dimensional Objective Evaluation of the Changes in the Alveolar Ridge Before and After Horizontal Bone Augmentation Along with Implant Placement Using Intraoral Digital Scanning: A Prospective Study.Journal of functional biomaterials · 2025Article
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- Digital workflow to assess gingival recession coverage independently of the cemento-enamel Junction: a prospective clinical study using the modified coronally advanced tunnel technique with porcine dermal matrix.Clinical oral investigations · 2024Article
- Using the Modified Apical Access Technique to Treat Peri-Implant Mucosa Defects: Description of the Technique and Three-Dimensional Quantitative Measurement of Buccal Augmented Tissue.Dentistry journal · 2024Article
- Digitally measured exposed root surface area for predicting the effectiveness of modified coronally advanced tunnel combined de-epithelialized gingival grafting in the treatment of multiple adjacent gingival recessions.Clinical oral investigations · 2023Article
- Accurate gingival recession quantification using 3D digital dental models.Clinical oral investigations · 2023Article
- Efficacy of Tunnel Technique (TUN) versus Coronally Advanced Flap (CAF) in the Management of Multiple Gingival Recession Defects: A Meta-Analysis.International journal of dentistry · 2023Review
- Treatment of multiple gingival recessions with concentrated growth factor membrane and coronally advanced tunnel technique via digital measurements: A randomized controlled clinical trial.Journal of dental sciences · 2022Article
- Modified coronally advanced tunnel technique with enamel matrix derivative in addition to subepithelial connective tissue graft compared with connective tissue graft alone for the treatment of multiple gingival recessions: prognostic parameters for clinical treatment outcomes.Clinical oral investigations · 2022Article
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Abstract
backgroundThe aim of this study is to investigate three-dimensional quantitative analysis of buccal augmented tissue alterations after surgery using a modified coronally advanced tunnel (MCAT) technique combined with a de-epithelialized gingival graft (DGG) within 1 year post-op, based on intraoral scanning.
methods25 Cairo class I gingival recession defects were treated using an MCAT technique with DGG. Digital impressions were taken using an intraoral scanner at baseline, 2 weeks, 6 weeks, 3 months, and 1 year after the surgery. Three-dimensional quantitative measurements within 1 year were analyzed for buccal augmented tissue after surgery, including postoperative gingival height gain (GHG), area gain (GAG), volume gain (GVG) and mean thickness (GMT) of region of interest, as well as the tissue thickness change at 1, 2, and 3 mm (TTC1, TTC2, and TTC3) apical to the cemento-enamel junction.
resultsPostoperative GHG, GAG, GVG, and GMT were distinctly encountered at 2 weeks post-op, then gradually decreased. At 1 year, GHG, GAG, GVG, and GMT were 2.211 ± 0.717 mm, 7.614 ± 2.511 mm
conclusionsThree-dimensional quantitative measurements taken via intraoral scanning showed that buccal augmented tissue acquired via MCAT with DGG tends to be stable after 3 months post-op. Digital measurement can be applied in periodontal plastic surgery as a clinically feasible and non-invasive evaluation method for achieving volumetric outcomes.
trial registrationThis study was retrospectively registered in the Chinese Clinical Trial Registry: ChiCTR1900026768. Date of registration: 21/10/2019.
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