Treatment of isolated recession defects using the lateral sliding flap: a case series.

Abstract

Root coverage using the lateral sliding flap technique presents many potential benefits to patients with localized recession defects. By using the tissue adjacent to the recession defect, the lateral sliding flap allows for correction of the defect without the discomfort encountered during other grafting techniques associated with palatal donor sites. This procedure is a time efficient, less invasive, and highly aesthetic treatment option for managing isolated recession defects. The following case series describes this technique and demonstrates its efficacy in various clinical settings.