Pinhole Surgical Approach in the Treatment Modality of Gingival Recession: A Case Report

Abstract

The technique for the treatment of gingival recession has been a debated topic in dentistry in recent years. This paper consists of new technique for the treatment of gingival recession i.e Pinhole surgical technique (PST). Pinhole surgical technique is a minimal invasive surgical technique given by Chao et al. 2012. This paper shows that Pinhole surgical technique allows to reposition the gingiva quickly and easily, with the less invasive method, a decreased patient discomfort, a shorter treatment and recovery time, and much less pain.

Key words: Pinhole surgical approach, minimally invasive surgery, recession