Coverage of Gingival Fenestration Using Modified Pouch and Tunnel Technique: A Novel Approach

Table 1

Reported cases with fenestration and various treatment modalities employed.

Fenestration type	Region	Etiologic factors	Treatment
Gingival [2]	Mandibular centrals	Labial placement was considered part of development process	Observation—2-year period
Gingival [1]	Maxillary central incisor	Cervical enamel projections	Flap elevation with odontoplasty
Mucosal [13]	Maxillary central incisor	Chronic periapical inflammation	Re-root planing + chlorhexidine mouth rinsing
Mucosal [14]	Maxillary first molar	Chronic periapical inflammation, buccally inclined root tip	Full thickness mucoperiosteal flap with primary closure
Mucosal [15]	Mandibular incisor	Chronic periapical inflammation	Full thickness rectangular flap with healing by secondary intention
Mucosal [16]	Maxillary premolar	Buccally inclined root, chronic periapical inflammation	Laterally positioned flap
Mucosal [17]	Maxillary premolar	Chronic periapical inflammation	Connective tissue graft