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W. Peter Nordland, D.M.D., M.S.
NOMI: Nordland Oral Microsurgical Institute
Periodontics in La Jolla, CA 858-459-7374 |
Connective Tissue Grafts: Alternative to Root Filling
Case 1: Full Mouth Connective Tissue Grafting
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Case 2: Full Mouth Connective Tissue Grafting
Before: Severe recession on teeth #10 & #11. Patient presents with no attached keratinized gingiva.
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After: Connective tissue grafting was performed with total root coverage, long-term protection and a good cosmetic result.
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Case 2: Full Mouth Connective Tissue Grafting
Before: Severe recession on teeth #10 & #11. Patient presents with no attached keratinized gingiva.
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After: Connective tissue grafting was performed with total root coverage, long-term protection and a good cosmetic result.
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Case 3: Full Mouth Connective Tissue Grafting
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Case #4: Alternative to Root Filling
Before: Extremely tall canine following a root filling.
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After: Filling is removed and soft tissue is grafted.
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Case #5
Before: Plastic restorations were placed to cover over recession defects.
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After: Composite is removed and soft tissue grafting accomplished.
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Case #6
Before: Old root restoration undermined by decay with 7mm recession plus an additional 4mm cleft.
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After: Soft tissue augmentation restores protection with keratinized tissue close to the normal level. The restoration has been removed.
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Case #7: Randall
Before: This case has multiple failing composite restorations with decay undermining the fillings.
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After: The fillings and decay were removed. Connective tissue grafts replaced the failing restorations and restored the natural gum tissue contour and protection.
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