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The terrain of periodontics in dentistry has been constantly evolving with recent innovations in regenerative biomaterials. The prediction of the result of a certain procedure should not be limited to the science of these inventories, but the art of surgical skills should also be practised and mastered. Various techniques in papilla preservation have been proposed. It is of utmost importance for the periodontists to refine themselves with the redefined approaches. In the recent context, the paradigm of periodontal papilla preservation is shifting to minimally invasive techniques. The use of microscopes and microsurgical instruments has rendered the field of periodontology to multiple benefits, ranging from reduced time and cost to optimal gain in attachment and soft tissue preservation. Thus, the introduction and selection of different procedures has provided convenience, comfort and superior outcomes to both the dental practitioner and the patient. In the era of this booming dentistry, it is in fact a blessing for the field of periodontics to be instigated to novel approaches focusing on the preservation of native tissues. This paper focuses on describing different surgical approaches to preserve the interdental papilla. The periodontist must be well acquainted with all the techniques and guide the patient in the decision making process.

Interdental papilla; microsurgery; papilla preservation; recession.