Bovine pericardium based non-cross linked collagen matrix for successful root coverage, a clinical study in human

  • Introduction: The aim of this study was to clinically assess the capacity of a novel bovine pericardium based, non-cross linked collagen matrix in root coverage. Methods: 62 gingival recessions of Miller class I or II were treated. The matrix was adapted underneath a coronal repositioned split thickness flap. Clinical values were assessed at baseline and after six months. Results: The mean recession in each patient was 2.2 mm at baseline. 6 Months after surgery 86.7% of the exposed root surfaces were covered. On average 0,3 mm of recession remained. The clinical attachment level changed from 3.5 ± 1.3 mm to 1,8 ( ± 0,7) mm during the observational time period. No statistically significant difference was found in the difference of probing depth. An increase in the width of gingiva was significant. With a baseline value of 1.5 ± 0.9 mm an improvement of 2.4 ± 0.8 mm after six month could be observed. 40 out of 62 recessions were considered a thin biotype at baseline. After 6 months all 62 sites were assessed thick. Conclusions: The results demonstrate the capacity of the bovine pericardium based non-cross linked collagen matrix for successful root coverage. This material was able to enhance gingival thickness and the width of keratinized gingiva. The percentage of root coverage achieved thereby is comparable to existing techniques. This method might contribute to an increase of patient's comfort and an enhanced aesthetical outcome.

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Author:Markus SchleeORCiDGND, Shahram Michael GhanaatiORCiDGND, Ines Bettina Anne Willershausen, Michael Stimmlmayr, Anton SculeanORCiDGND, Robert Alexander SaderORCiDGND
URN:urn:nbn:de:hebis:30:3-277250
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1186/1746-160X-8-6
ISSN:1746-160X
Pubmed Id:https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22390875
Parent Title (English):Head & face medicine
Publisher:BioMed Central
Place of publication:London
Document Type:Article
Language:English
Date of Publication (online):2012/12/19
Date of first Publication:2012/03/05
Publishing Institution:Universitätsbibliothek Johann Christian Senckenberg
Release Date:2012/12/19
Volume:8
Issue:6
Page Number:7
HeBIS-PPN:319122042
Institutes:Medizin / Medizin
Dewey Decimal Classification:6 Technik, Medizin, angewandte Wissenschaften / 61 Medizin und Gesundheit / 610 Medizin und Gesundheit
Sammlungen:Universitätspublikationen
Licence (German):License LogoCreative Commons - Namensnennung 2.0