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Dentist specialists: is the pinhole surgical technique for gum recession a proven one or is it too new to know long term results?

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Pinhole technique: This technique is new and old. The principles are from an older technique but with variation. the jury is still out on it.

Answered 2/27/2015

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Dr. Paul Grin answered

Specializes in Pain Management

PST: The pinhole surgical technique is considered as a minimally invasive, predictable, effective, and time- and cost-effective method.

Dr Rosenblatt agreed

Answered 2/27/2015

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