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Comparative evaluation of chorion allograft and sub-epithelial connective tissue autograft for the treatment of isolated mandibular recession with laterally closed tunnel (LCT) technique- A pilot study.

Journal of Indian Society of Periodontology · Mundra S, Shetty NJ, Lakshmi RV, Ahuja D · 2026-04-01

Researchers compared two grafting materials—chorion membrane and connective tissue graft—combined with a tunneling technique for treating lower jaw gum recession, finding complete root coverage in 75% of cases overall, with similar keratinized tissue gains in both groups.

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