GUSMÃO, R. C. M. P.; GUSMÃO, Roberta Cristina Medeiros Pimentel.
Abstract:
The health and esthetics of the periodontal tissues are directly linked to the patient's welfare,
and it influence his development, because it feels safer to talk and express themselves
publicly. This study shows the importance of caring for gingival esthetics concurrently to its
function, as a harmonious and aesthetically satisfying smile, besides being required frequent
in offices, nowadays ensures improved quality of oral and general health of the individual,
making him more secure and confident to do even their daily activities. This paper reports the
case of an unsatisfied patient with her smile and had pain symptoms, due to the presence of
gingival recession (Miller Class I) in some elements, which underwent a coronal repositioned
flap for root coverage. The procedure was planned with the principles of Dentistry and
conducted in accordance with the patient, meeting his needs and taking into account his
expectations regarding the treatment in question. The coronal repositioned flap technique
was effective in this case, covering the whole recession, with an uneventfully post-surgical
and quick healing through proper care.