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Although various techniques have been explored, predictable outcomes with complete root coverage (RC) in such cases are rarely documented in the literature.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Materials and Methods:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Thirty-two systemically healthy patients (22 males and 12 females) aged 22\u201336 years, with isolated mandibular recessions measuring 6\u201311 mm, were treated using the lateral overlap technique (LOT) combined with coronal flap displacement and subepithelial connective tissue grafts. 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