Author/Authors :
Mueller Storrer, Carmen Lucia School of Health Science - Universidade Positivo, Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil , Luiz Muller, Leonardo School of Health Science - Universidade Positivo, Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil , Francio Pissaia, Janes School of Health Science - Universidade Positivo, Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil , Frehner Andrade, Carla School of Health Science - Universidade Positivo, Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil , Tenório Trevisani, Claudia Roberta School of Health Science - Universidade Positivo, Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil , Miranda Deliberador, Tatiana School of Health Science - Universidade Positivo, Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil
Abstract :
Gingival recession is an oral health problem that affects a large part of the population. Several treatments are suggested in the
current literature; among them is the use of buccal fat pad grafting. The objective of this case report is to describe the treatment
of a Miller Class I gingival recession using a nonpedicled buccal fat pad graft immediately after performing the surgery for
buccal fat pad removal (bichectomy technique). First, bilateral surgical removal of the buccal fat pad was performed with the
main objective of eliminating oral mucosa biting. The recipient site was prepared to receive a portion of the fat pad that was cut
and macerated in a size that was sufficient to cover the recession. The patient was followed up at 15, 30, 60, and 365 days
postsurgery, and the results showed an elimination of the oral mucosa biting and complete coverage of the gingival recession. It
was concluded that the nonpedicled buccal fat pad graft is another option for the treatment of Miller Class I recessions.
