Management of Multiple Gingival Recession Defects Using a Combined Tunnel and VISTA Technique: A Clinical Case Report
Dr. Timur Bu Dargam, DDS, MSc*
Oral Surgeon and Implantologist, Innovation Family Polyclinic in Dubai, UAE.
*Corresponding Author: Dr. Timur Bu Dargam, DDS, MSc, Oral Surgeon and Implantologist, Innovation Family Polyclinic in Dubai, UAE.
https://doi.org/10.58624/SVOADE.2026.07.029
Received: June 06, 2026
Published: July 02, 2026
Citation: Bu Dargam T. Management of Multiple Gingival Recession Defects Using a Combined Tunnel and VISTA Technique: A Clinical Case Report. SVOA Dentistry 2026, 7:4, 214-219. doi: 10.58624/SVOADE.2026.07.029
Abstract
Gingival recession is a common mucogingival deformity that may lead to root hypersensitivity, root caries, plaque accumulation, and aesthetic concerns. Several periodontal plastic surgery techniques have been developed to achieve predictable root coverage and improve soft tissue stability. This case report describes the successful treatment of multiple mandibular gingival recession defects using a combined Tunnel and Vestibular Incision Subperiosteal Tunnel Access (VISTA) technique. Clinical outcomes demonstrated substantial root coverage, increased keratinized tissue width, and satisfactory aesthetic results with uneventful healing.
Keywords: Gingival recession, Periodontal plastic surgery, VISTA technique, Root coverage
