A Comparative Evaluation Of Reconstruction Of Interdental Papilla With Connective Tissue Graft and labial gingival flap technique using microsurgical loupes: a clinical study

Background: In the modern era, missing interdental papilla is a cause of major concern to most of the patients. Compromised esthetics frequently results from deficient interdental papilla and the reconstruction of the lost interdental papilla remains a challenge for the periodontist. Materials & Methods:In the present study, two techniques: Modified Beagle’s Technique and the Azzi’s technique have been employed for reconstructing& obliteration of black triangles.Results:A total of 30 sites were surgically treatedusing these techniques. The mean Plaque index, gingival index,mean mesial and distal probing depths & clinical attachment levels along with the contour of interdental tissues had non-significant differences when compared at baseline, 3 months & 6 months.Conclusion:Contour of interdental tissues improved from baseline to 6 months. The surgical techniques used were fairly successful and the improvement wascomparable between the two techniques.