Case Identification
Procedure: Pinhole® Surgical Technique
Tooth/Teeth: #3, #5–7, #9–14, #20–28
Procedure date: 01/09/26
Post-operative interval: 3 Days
Post-operative date: 01/12/26
Procedure time: 11:23 AM – 12:30 PM (53 minutes)
This video documents the early post-operative healing phase (72 hours) following treatment of generalized gingival recession using the Pinhole® Surgical Technique.
As noted in the operative record from January 9, 2026, the primary clinical objective was to establish adequate release and controlled overcorrection in order to improve soft-tissue thickness and stability. Immediate gingival position at this stage is not intended to represent the final outcome.
At 3 days post-procedure, the treated sites demonstrate:
Early tissue adaptation and stabilization
Absence of incisions or sutures
Initial soft-tissue volume consistent with controlled overcorrection
At this interval, healing remains in the inflammatory and early proliferative phase. Gingival margin position will continue to change as biologic remodeling progresses. Final tissue position is determined by the patient’s host tissue response, not by intraoperative placement alone.
The clinical focus at this stage is preservation of a stable environment to allow biologic healing to proceed without disruption.
The Pinhole® Surgical Technique was developed by Dr. John Chao as a biologically guided, minimally invasive approach to the management of gingival recession.
For additional information:
www.pinholesurgicaltechnique.com
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