Use of 17% EDTA as an Adjunct in Management of Class I Recession with Semilunar Coronally Advanced Flap - A Case Report

Gingival recession is usually characterized by the apical displacement of the gingival margin, exposing the root surface when related to cemento-enamel junction. It has turned out to be one of the most common perturbations for the patients, apart from esthetic, root sensitivity, progression of periodontal diseases and root caries are the major fields of concern. The goal of periodontist is not only to treat gingival recession but also to rectify the functional and esthetic deficiencies to further combat the periodontal destruction. Semilunar flap is one of the procedures followed to cover recession, being a simple, minimally invasive and effective technique with higher patient acceptance and provides satisfactory results for Miller’s class I recession. Semilunar flap when combined with EDTA, as root conditioner provides a biocompatible cell surface for tissue attachment. Here we are presenting a case report where semilunar coronally advanced flap was used for treatment of Miller’s Class I recession in maxillary central incisor.