Whale’s Tail Technique – A Novel Approach for Regeneration in Aesthetic Zone

Sharma, Medha and Avinash, B. S. and Kalyanam, Rashmi Durga (2022) Whale’s Tail Technique – A Novel Approach for Regeneration in Aesthetic Zone. Asian Journal of Dental Sciences, 5 (3). pp. 24-28.

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Abstract

The goal of present case report is to illustrate the success of a novel modified Whale’s tail technique for regeneration in aesthetic zone. A 49 years old male patient reported to the department of Periodontology having chief complaints as pain and increasing space between his upper front tooth region. Clinical examination revealed midline diastema and 8mm pocket depth with grade-I mobility for left maxillary central incisor. Radiograph revealed presence of vertical bone loss. After phase-I therapy and frenectomy, modified Whale’s tail technique was employed to achieve regeneration. 9 months postoperative results showed reduction in pocket depth and improvement in bone level.

Item Type: Article
Subjects: Asian STM > Medical Science
Depositing User: Managing Editor
Date Deposited: 28 Jan 2023 07:03
Last Modified: 24 Feb 2024 04:13
URI: http://journal.send2sub.com/id/eprint/355

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