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

Schlee, Markus; Ghanaati, Shahram; Willershausen, Ines; Stimmlmayr, Michael; Sculean, Anton; Sader, Robert A (2012). Bovine pericardium based non-cross linked collagen matrix for successful root coverage, a clinical study in human. Head & face medicine, 8, p. 6. London: BioMed Central 10.1186/1746-160X-8-6

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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.

Item Type:

Journal Article (Original Article)

Division/Institute:

04 Faculty of Medicine > School of Dental Medicine > Department of Periodontology

UniBE Contributor:

Sculean, Anton

ISSN:

1746-160X

Publisher:

BioMed Central

Language:

English

Submitter:

Eveline Carmen Schuler

Date Deposited:

04 Oct 2013 14:30

Last Modified:

05 Dec 2022 14:09

Publisher DOI:

10.1186/1746-160X-8-6

PubMed ID:

22390875

Web of Science ID:

000313281400001

BORIS DOI:

10.7892/boris.11261

URI:

https://boris.unibe.ch/id/eprint/11261 (FactScience: 217336)

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