Gingival recession

Gingival recession is extremely common and can lead to complications such as root caries, compromised esthetic appearance, impaired oral hygiene and root surface hypersensitivity.^1,2 

Various grafting techniques have been developed for recession coverage including the use of an autogenous soft tissue graft in conjunction with a coronally advanced flap. Geistlich Mucograft^® combined with a coronally advanced flap represents a viable alternative to this procedure.^3,4

Grafting autogenous connective tissue or using a Geistlich Mucograft^® collagen matrix both result in comparable recession coverage³ and comparable gain of keratinized tissue^3,4 when used in combination with a coronally advanced flap. However, the Geistlich Mucograft^® matrix: 

• results in less patient pain and morbidity^3,4
• eliminates the need for soft tissue harvesting^3,4
• provides optimal esthetic matching of surrounding soft tissue^3,4

Clinical case: Single recession coverage with a coronally advanced flap and Geistlich Mucograft^® for a thin gingival biotype.

Geistlich Mucograft^® collagen matrix treats gingival recession effectively in conjunction with a coronally advanced flap, without creating the additional patient pain associated with harvesting a soft-tissue graft.

References:

1. Chambrone L, et al.: Cochrane Database Syst Rev (2): CD007161.
2. Bignozzi I, et al.: J Periodontal Res 2013 May 7.
3. Cardaropoli D, et al.: J Periodontol 2012; 83(3): 321-28.
4. McGuire MK & Scheyer ET: J Periodontol 2010; 81(8): 1108-17.

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