Coronally positioned flap procedures with or without a biodegradable membrane in the treatment of human gingival recession. A 6‐year follow‐up study

Abstract

The coronally positioned flap procedure offers a simple and reliable treatment alternative as a root coverage procedure in Class I and Class II recession type defects. Placement of a biodegradable membrane underneath the flap does not seem to improve neither the short- nor the long-term results. Long-term outcome stability seems to be critically dependent on a continuous follow-up program with re-instruction in non-traumatic brushing habits.