Use of dermal matrices to change gingival phenotypes.

• Javier Rojas ; Leonardo Righesso ^[2] ; Leticia Rojas ^[1]
  1. [1] Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

     Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

     Santiago, Chile

     
  2. [2] Johannes Gutenberg University
• Localización: International journal of interdisciplinary dentistry, ISSN-e 2452-5588, ISSN 2452-5596, Vol. 13, Nº. 2, 2020, págs. 99-101
• Idioma: inglés
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  • ABSTRACT: A variety of periodontal plastic surgery techniques have been proposed to correct aesthetic and functional problems of periodontal tissues. The most common procedure uses the connective tissue graft from the palate. However, patient discomfort and the limited quantity of palatal tissue results in many cases where the surgeon uses connective tissue substitutes. In this case report, we describe the use of a human dermal matrix for gingival volume augmentation in the lower incisors with a novel modified VISTA technique stabilizing the flap with sutures and cyanoacrylates, avoiding comorbidity of a second surgical site. The follow up at 6 months showed an increase in gingival thickness and a reduction in recessions length.