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ArticleCureus2026

Preparation Prior to Coverage: A Biological Staging Concept for Predictable Root Coverage Using Amniotic Membrane.

Charvi Kundu, Soundarya Singh, Athira Balagopal, Mayur Kaushik, Roopse Singh

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Article in Cureus, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

5 authors.

Charvi KunduDepartment of Periodontology, Subharti Dental College, Swami Vivekanand Subharti University, Meerut, IND.
Soundarya SinghDepartment of Periodontology, Subharti Dental College, Swami Vivekanand Subharti University, Meerut, IND.
Athira BalagopalDepartment of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Subharti Dental College, Swami Vivekanand Subharti University, Meerut, IND.
Mayur KaushikDepartment of Periodontology and Implantology, Subharti Dental College, Swami Vivekanand Subharti University, Meerut, IND.
Roopse SinghDepartment of Periodontology, Subharti Dental College, Swami Vivekanand Subharti University, Meerut, IND.

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Gingival recession presents a clinical challenge when keratinized tissue width is limited, even with adequate tissue thickness. This case report describes a staged, biologically driven approach to localized recession in relation to tooth 43. Keratinized tissue was first augmented using a freshly procured amniotic membrane, preserved in glycerol to maintain integrity and antimicrobial properties, treated with penicillin powder prior to surgery, and rinsed with sterile saline to ensure biocompatibility. After one month, a lateral pedicle graft was performed to cover the recession defect. Postoperative evaluation demonstrated a stable soft-tissue architecture with a satisfactory gingival contour. This case emphasizes the value of biologic recipient site preparation in enhancing the predictability and success of periodontal plastic surgery.

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amniotic membranegingival recessionkeratinized tissuelateral pedicle graftperiodontal plastic surgeryroot coverage

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PMID41728485
PMCPMC12921374

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