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Amnion membrane for coverage of gingival recession: A novel application
Rucha Shah1, N K Sowmya1, D S Mehta1
1Department of Periodontics, Bapuji Dental College and Hospital, Davangere, Karnataka, India.
Introduction:
Amnion allograft has been used in the field of medicine for its exceptional wound-modulating properties. However, in the field of dentistry, only a limited number of reports have explored its potential in healing of oral wounds.
Materials And Methods:
Amnion allograft in conjunction with coronally advanced flap has been used in the management of gingival recession.
Results:
A complete coverage along with excellent esthetics and an improvement in gingival biotype was observed at 6 months postoperatively.
Discussion:
Because of its inherent wound-modulating properties, amnion allograft may be used to enhance periodontal wound healing and enable tissue regeneration such as that in the coverage of gingival recession.
Conclusion:
Amnion allograft may provide an alternative to other conventional methods of treating gingival recession.
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