Pouch Technique - A Pragmatic Approach for Gingival Recession

Abstract

The quest for predictable clinical solutions to the problem of gingival recession has led to several important surgical advances this past decade. Site preparation for root coverage procedure has evolved from the original surgical dissection of an open vascular bed, used for the placement of an exposed graft overlying the recipient bed, to the coronally advanced flap and tunnel methods used for submerged grafts. The Pouch and Tunnel technique along with the use of a subepithelial connective graft has proven several benefits including early tissue healing, esthetic results and good patient cooperation. This article emphasizes on the effectiveness of using the pouch technique which improves the success rate for treating gingival recession in a series of 3 cases.