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Root coverage with an acellular dermal allograft: a three-month case report.
1United States Army Dental Activity, Fort Wainwright, Alaska, USA. fowlered@worldnet.att.net
The Journal of Contemporary Dental Practice
|August 9, 2002
Summary
Acellular dermal matrix allografts offer a viable alternative for treating multiple adjacent gingival recession defects. This approach avoids the need for multiple palatal surgeries, reducing patient pain and morbidity.
Area of Science:
- Periodontal plastic surgery
- Regenerative dentistry
Background:
- Gingival recession treatment is common in periodontics.
- Increasing esthetic demands drive the need for root coverage procedures.
- Multiple recession defects often require extensive treatment.
Observation:
- Palatal anatomy can limit autogenous tissue harvesting for root coverage.
- Patients may experience increased pain and morbidity with multiple palatal tissue harvests.
- A patient presented with multiple adjacent recession defects and a shallow palate, precluding adequate autogenous tissue harvest from one side.
Findings:
- An acellular dermal matrix allograft was successfully used to treat multiple adjacent gingival recession defects.
- This allograft eliminated the need for a second surgical procedure to harvest palatal tissue.
Implications:
- Acellular dermal matrix allografts provide an effective alternative to autogenous tissue for root coverage.
- This method can simplify treatment and reduce patient discomfort in cases of multiple gingival defects.
- It expands treatment options for patients with limited autogenous tissue availability.
