Perio Plastic Sx_03282022

Question 1

Zuchelli Decision Tree for isolated recession defects

Answer 1

Factors to be considered:

• Adequate apical KT
• Esthetics
• Presence of Apical KT margin
• Presence of distal/later AG
• Muscle traction/frenum & shallow vestibule
• Recession width
• Recession depth

Question 2

Chambrone and Avila-Ortiz classification of mgmt of non proximal recession defects

Answer 2

Question 3

Realignment of MGJ?

Answer 3

With time, after root coverage procedures, it is anticipated that the KT will increase in width compared to presurgical. The MGJ tends to return to its genetically determined position