12/16/2025
Another Day, another FGG vs CTG post :) and as usual , Worr Syndrome! Lingual braided ortho wire been there for over a decade.
We always rec ortho first in these cases, but due to some timing and other issues pt decided to complete soft tissue first! Biggest challenge is usually very labial root position which may reduce the likely hood of complete root coverage in these cases.
In order to overcome above issues, root reduction is important to make the root more flat and less convex (reduce part of the root outside of the bony housing), thicker wider graft to allow better blood supply and better vascularization.
Always advise these patients that in some cases , coronal advancement in a subsequent step may be necessary to achieve more optimal aesthetics!
Although tissue is lighter in color , best blending op tissue will be achieved around one year mark when things become a lot more smoother less scarred like and more regular.
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