Semilunar flap- Atraumatic suture-less technique for managing gingival recession Case series

Gingival recession is a frequent periodontal pathology in our present day life, which is often associated with dentinal hypersensitivity and unpleasant looks. It is regarded as a major barrier for preserving the gingival health and is considered the most important and challenging tasks esthetic dentistry is facing today. Although, there are a variety of treatment options available for gingival recession ranging from the free gingival grafts to guided tissue regeneration, every technique has its own merits and demerits. It is the duty of the clinician to select the most suitable and atraumatic technique for managing gingival recession. Among all recession coverage surgical procedures, Semilunar flap is an ideal atraumatic treatment modality. It does not requires sutures and can be useful for managing even multiple recessions too. Hence, the aim of this paper is to highlight and potentiate the advantages and predictability of semilunar flap for managing gingival recession.