title: Complete root coverage at multiple sites using an acellular dermal matrix allograft.
abstract: This study reports results of root coverage treatment with a coronally positioned flap and an acellular dermal matrix allograft. The same protocol was followed as in a previous university study to determine if the results could be duplicated in a private practice setting. Complete root coverage was obtained on most defects. Use of an acellular dermal matrix allograft avoided the postoperative morbidity associated with harvesting palatal connective tissue. The unlimited supply of the allograft allowed extended flaps to achieve multiple site root coverage, which proved to be a practical and predictable procedure in these cases.
authors.affiliation: School of Dentistry, University of Louisville, Louisville, Kentucky, USA.
authors.forename: Michael J
authors.initials: MJ
authors.lastname: Mehlbauer
authors.forename: Henry
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Greenwell
mesh_terms: D001672:Biocompatible Materials / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D003094:Collagen / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D003774:Dental Plaque Index; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D005889:Gingival Recession / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D007633:Keratins; D017622:Periodontal Attachment Loss / Q000145:classification; D010512:Periodontal Index; D010514:Periodontal Pocket / Q000145:classification; D013524:Surgical Flaps; D013536:Suture Techniques; D014092:Tooth Root / Q000473:pathology*; D016896:Treatment Outcome
chemical_list: C440568:Alloderm; D001672:Biocompatible Materials; D007633:Keratins; D003094:Collagen