ReviewClinical and experimental dental research2023
Root coverage with apical tunnel approach using propolis as a root conditioning agent: A case report with 2-year follow-up and review of the literature.
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- Clinical efficacy of Vestibular Incision Subperiosteal Tunnel Access (VISTA) for treatment of multiple gingival recession defects: a systematic review, meta-analysis and meta-regression.Clinical oral investigations · 2023Pooled it
- Comparative Effectiveness of Tunneling vs. Coronally Advanced Flap Techniques for Root Coverage: A 6-12-Month Randomized Clinical Trial.Bioengineering (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- Surgical Free Gingival Root Coverage Graft Embedded in a Modified Subperiosteal Flap: A Novel Case Report.Case reports in dentistry · 2025Article
- Root coverage with apical tunnel approach using propolis as a root conditioning agent: A case report with 2-year follow-up and review of the literature.Clinical and experimental dental research · 2023Review
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5 authors at 2 institutions in 2 countries.
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Abstract
objectivesOne of the main challenges in performing root coverage is patient discomfort and donor site morbidity. This case report presents a minimally invasive apical tunnel surgical technique, with propolis for root conditioning, to correct gingival recession defects without harvesting donor grafts, flap elevation, or sutures. Propolis is a natural anti-infective, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant agent. MATERIAL AND
methodsA 58-year-old woman with no significant medical history was presented for root coverage of her upper left canine and first premolar with recession type (RT)1A (+). Propolis was used as a root conditioning agent to promote soft tissue coverage via an apical tunnel approach. During the apical tunnel approach, a small apical hole was made 6 mm below the mucogingival junction, and the mucosa and associated attached gingiva was away from the tooth so the flap could be repositioned coronally. Collagen matrix was used as a soft tissue graft material.
resultsAt the 2-month, 6-month, 8-month, and 2-year follow-up, complete root coverage was achieved for both teeth. No bleeding on probing was noticed nor recurrent GRs at the treated sites.
conclusionWithout incisions, donor site reflection, or flaps, the apical tunnel approach can be successfully used to cover the exposed roots. Additionally, propolis is a potential root conditioning agent during soft tissue graft procedure due to its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.
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