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Two- to six-year outcomes of tunnel technique with connective tissue graft in multiple mandibular anterior recessions.

Journal of periodontology · Xiong ZY, Chen L, Yu QY, Xiong Q, Wu HN, Wu SY, Wang WQ, Xuan DY · 2026-08-22

Tunnel technique with connective tissue grafting treated multiple lower anterior gum recessions in 17 patients, achieving 84.5% root coverage at 2–6 years with stable aesthetic results; partial graft exposure did not compromise outcomes.

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