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Patient selection included five individuals with RT2 or RT3 recession and papilla loss in the esthetic zone, following defined inclusion and exclusion criteria. All surgical steps were standardized, including graft shape, the use of thin suture material, and a consistent postoperative care protocol. Quantitative outcomes such as papilla height gain and Jemt's papilla index improvement were assessed at 3, 6, and 12\u2009months. Among five treated sites, complete papilla fill (Jemt index score 2) was achieved in two sites (both RT3 cases; 40%) after restorative procedures had been performed, and partial fill (Jemt index score 1\u20132, corresponding to 50%\u201375% improvement) was observed in the remaining three sites (RT2 cases; 60%). The mean Jemt's papilla index improved from a baseline of 0.2 to 1.8 in the final follow\u2010up. Acceptable esthetic outcomes and minimal morbidity were consistently noted across all patients. The addition of restorative procedures is expected to further enhance papilla fill and support creeping attachment over time.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusions<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>The inverted T\u2010shape connective tissue graft technique achieved acceptable papilla reconstruction, satisfactory esthetic outcomes, and minimal complications in this case series. While the results are promising, further controlled studies with larger sample sizes and longer follow\u2010up are necessary to confirm the efficacy and broader applicability of this approach.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Clinical Significance<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Loss of interdental papilla in advanced gingival recession presents a significant esthetic and functional challenge, often resulting in compromised smile esthetics and patient dissatisfaction. The IT\u2010CTG technique offers an innovative surgical solution for interdental papilla reconstruction, especially in cases where traditional approaches may be limited by poor vascularity and difficult access. By employing enhanced vascularization and a remotely tunneled approach, IT\u2010CTG may improve esthetic outcomes and restore papillary architecture in the anterior esthetic zone. This technique is particularly beneficial in cases of RT2 and RT3 recession with papilla loss, where achieving optimal fill in a single procedure is challenging. Integration of IT\u2010CTG into clinical practice expands the treatment options for clinicians managing complex mucogingival defects, though careful case selection and adjunctive restorative procedures may be required to support complete papilla regeneration and long\u2010term stability.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>","DOI":"10.1111\/jerd.70035","type":"journal-article","created":{"date-parts":[[2025,9,26]],"date-time":"2025-09-26T05:14:51Z","timestamp":1758863691000},"page":"709-718","update-policy":"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1002\/crossmark_policy","source":"Crossref","is-referenced-by-count":1,"title":["Inverted T\u2010Shape Connective Tissue Graft for Interdental Papilla Reconstruction: A Clinical Case Series"],"prefix":"10.1111","volume":"38","author":[{"ORCID":"https:\/\/orcid.org\/0000-0001-7437-6279","authenticated-orcid":false,"given":"Abdusalam E.","family":"Alrmali","sequence":"first","affiliation":[{"name":"Department of Periodontics and Oral Medicine University of Michigan School of Dentistry  Ann Arbor Michigan USA"},{"name":"Department of Oral Pathology, Oral Medicine and Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery University of Tripoli, School of Dentistry  Tripoli Libya"}],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"given":"Vanessa Frazao","family":"Cury","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"Private Practice  Belo Horizonte Brazil"}],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"ORCID":"https:\/\/orcid.org\/0000-0003-2231-7239","authenticated-orcid":false,"given":"Jessica","family":"Latimer","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"Department of Oral Medicine, Infection, and Immunity Harvard School of Dental Medicine  Boston Massachusetts USA"}],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"suffix":"Jr","given":"Preston D.","family":"Miller","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"Department of Periodontics Medical University of South Carolina College of Dental Medicine  Charleston South Carolina USA"}],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"ORCID":"https:\/\/orcid.org\/0000-0003-4238-1799","authenticated-orcid":false,"given":"Hom\u2010Lay","family":"Wang","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"Department of Periodontics and Oral Medicine University of Michigan School of Dentistry  Ann Arbor Michigan USA"}],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]}],"member":"311","published-online":{"date-parts":[[2025,9,25]]},"reference":[{"key":"e_1_2_10_2_1","first-page":"8","article-title":"A Classification of Marginal Tissue Recession","volume":"5","author":"Miller P. 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