Inverted Periosteal Technique – A Solution to Multiple Teeth Recession

Abstract

Background: The periosteum being a highly cellular connective tissue also has a good regenerative
potential. This quality makes it a suitable for use as autogenous graft. Here, is technique,
the inverted periosteal technique that utilizes this property of the periosteum and is used for
root.
Method: Four patients with Miller Class I and II recessions ≥3 mm were treated utilizing the
inverted periosteal technique.
Results: At the end of 6 months, satisfactory results were achieved.
Conclusion: The inverted periosteal technique can be used for the treatment of gingival recession
defects in multiple teeth successfully.