Case Identification
Procedure: Pinhole® Surgical Technique
Tooth/Teeth: #2–7, #10–15
Procedure date: 11/10/25
Post-operative interval: 2 Months
Post-operative date: 01/20/26
Procedure time: 10:58 AM – 12:10 PM (72 minutes)
This case documents the 2-month post-operative healing phase following treatment of maxillary gingival recession using the Pinhole® Surgical Technique.
As noted in the operative record from November 10, 2025, the primary clinical objective was to achieve adequate soft-tissue release and controlled overcorrection in order to increase tissue thickness and establish a biologic environment supportive of long-term stability. Immediate gingival margin position at the time of surgery was not intended to represent the final outcome.
At 2 months post-procedure, the treated sites demonstrate:
- Stable gingival margin position across the treated segments
- Improved soft-tissue thickness and contour
- Healthy tissue color and texture consistent with ongoing maturation
- Absence of incisions or sutures
At this interval, healing has progressed beyond the inflammatory phase and continues through active biologic remodeling. Gingival margin position may continue to refine as tissue maturation progresses. Final tissue position is determined by the patient’s host tissue response rather than intraoperative placement alone.
The clinical focus at this stage is confirmation of tissue stability while allowing uninterrupted biologic adaptation to continue.
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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