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Gingival recession is frequently occurring in patients coming to dental clinic which could lead to pain or
hypersensitivity, esthetic problem, retention of plaque hence inflamed gingiva, root caries, abrasion and
fear of tooth loss. Gingival recession can be managed by surgical or non-surgical approaches. Nonsurgical
approaches include - restorations, crowns, veneers and gingival masks whereas surgical
management includes various techniques of increasing the width of keratinized tissue such as
frenectomy in case of high frenal attachment & root coverage procedures.
Lateral pedicle graft (LPG), is a technique where graft is elevated from donor site which remains
attached at its base for nourishment and is transferred to adjacent site in isolated denuded root. A case
of gingival recession is presented that was managed in our department using LPG technique. This
technique was selected because of the advantages such as – single surgical area, preservation of blood
supply of flap, the postoperative color being in harmony with surrounding tissue.

lateral pedicle graft, gingival recession, root coverage, dentine sensitivity