title: Treatment of gingival recession using platelet concentrate with a bioabsorbable membrane and coronally advanced flap: a report of two cases.
abstract: The aim of this report is to present a new treatment strategy for gingival recession. The use of platelet concentrate gel in a collagen sponge carrier combined with a bioabsorbable membrane and coronally advanced flap procedure is demonstrated in two patients. In both patients, the recession defects treated were equal to or greater than 2 mm. Complete root coverage was achieved in both cases. The patients were satisfied with the esthetic result and appreciated the excellent soft tissue contour and texture. This technique requires further investigation.
authors.affiliation: Department of Periodontology, Tufts University School of Dental Medicine, 2F, 1 Kneeland Street, Boston, MA 02111, USA.
authors.forename: Georgios
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Kontovazainitis
authors.forename: Terrence J
authors.initials: TJ
authors.lastname: Griffin
authors.forename: Wai S
authors.initials: WS
authors.lastname: Cheung
mesh_terms: D020341:Absorbable Implants; D000328:Adult; D001792:Blood Platelets; D003094:Collagen; D012534:Dental Scaling; D004337:Drug Carriers; D004955:Esthetics, Dental; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D005889:Gingival Recession / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008567:Membranes, Artificial; D017060:Patient Satisfaction; D053657:Platelet-Rich Plasma; D016745:Root Planing; D013524:Surgical Flaps; D014092:Tooth Root / Q000601:surgery
chemical_list: C488453:CollaCote; D004337:Drug Carriers; D008567:Membranes, Artificial; D003094:Collagen