title: Use of a new collagen matrix (mucograft) for the treatment of multiple gingival recessions: case reports.
abstract: The aim of this case report study was to demonstrate the use of a new collagen matrix as an alternative to the connective tissue graft for the treatment of multiple gingival recessions. Three women showing 11 maxillary gingival recessions were treated by means of the envelope flap technique associated with a novel collagen matrix as a substitute for the connective tissue graft. At 1 year, complete root coverage was achieved in 9 treated sites, with a mean keratinized tissue width of 3.1 mm, complete resolution of dental hypersensitivity, and a high level of esthetic satisfaction.
authors.affiliation: Department of Periodontology, University of Florence, Florence, Italy. roberto.rotundo@gmail.com
authors.forename: Roberto
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Rotundo
authors.forename: Giovanpaolo
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Pini-Prato
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001672:Biocompatible Materials / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D003094:Collagen / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D003807:Dentin Sensitivity / Q000628:therapy; D004955:Esthetics, Dental; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D005881:Gingiva / Q000473:pathology; D005889:Gingival Recession / Q000601:surgery*; D005893:Gingivoplasty / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D007633:Keratins; D008875:Middle Aged; D009910:Oral Hygiene; D010149:Postoperative Pain / Q000209:etiology; D017060:Patient Satisfaction; D013524:Surgical Flaps; D013536:Suture Techniques; D014092:Tooth Root / Q000601:surgery; D016896:Treatment Outcome
chemical_list: D001672:Biocompatible Materials; D007633:Keratins; D003094:Collagen