Gum recession showdown: which surgery wins for lower teeth?
NCT ID NCT06044870
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested two surgical techniques to fix receding gums on the lower front teeth. 26 adults with gum recession received either a modified laterally stretched technique or a tunneling method with a connective tissue graft. The goal was to see which approach better covers exposed roots and improves gum appearance.
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Cairo University
Cairo, Egypt
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