Case Identification
Procedure: Pinhole® Surgical Technique
Tooth/Teeth: #3–5, #12–15
Procedure date: 01/05/26
Post-operative interval: 1 Week
Post-operative date: 01/12/26
Procedure time: 11:27 AM – 12:11 PM (44 minutes)
This case documents the early post-operative healing phase following treatment of localized gingival recession using the Pinhole® Surgical Technique.
As recorded intraoperatively, the primary clinical objective was to achieve adequate release and controlled overcorrection to increase soft-tissue thickness and support long-term stability. Immediate gingival position at the time of surgery was not intended to represent the final outcome.
At 1 week post-procedure, the treated sites demonstrate:
• Early tissue stabilization
• Reduction in post-operative inflammation
• Increased soft-tissue volume consistent with controlled overcorrection
• Intact tissue continuity without incisions or sutures
At this interval, healing remains in the early biologic remodeling phase. Gingival margin position may continue to change as inflammation resolves and tissue maturation progresses. Final gingival position is determined by the patient’s host tissue response, not by intraoperative placement alone.
The clinical focus at this stage is confirmation of tissue stability and preservation of a biologic environment supportive of continued healing.
The Pinhole® Surgical Technique was developed by Dr. John Chao as a biologically guided, minimally invasive approach to the management of gingival recession.
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