The bilateral pedicle flap-tunnel technique: A new approach to cover connective tissue grafts

A new surgical technique for the treatment of adjacent soft tissue marginal recession is presented. This technique combines the use of a tunnel proced ure with double lateral pedicle flaps to cover a connective tissue graft. T his approach combines the advantages of the tunnel technique with the incre ased blood supply and protection provided by pedicle flaps. indications inc lude adjacent Class I and ii deep, wide recessions; however; the procedure may also be applied to mild Class III recessions. Two case reports are pres ented to illustrate this new technique.