title: Improving Gingival Aesthetics Using Platelet Rich Fibrin and Synthetic Collagen Membrane: A Report of Two Cases.
abstract: Covering the clinically exposed root surface of a tooth has now become a routine demand of patients to improve aesthetics and also to reduce the instances of hypersensitivity. The idea behind the treatment of gingival recession is to place the gingiva as close as possible to the cement-enamel junction so that the exposed root area is covered and a normal sulcus is created. Here we present a series of two cases of gingival recession treatment in young patients affecting the maxillary anterior region. The affected sites were treated by a periodontal flap with synthetic collagen membrane and patient derived platelet rich fibrin. It may be emphasized that platelet-rich fibrin can be used as a membrane for periodontal tissue regeneration and it has the ability to promote platelet aggregation, be chemotactic for fibroblast and enhance wound stability and proper healing. Hence, both the methods can be successfully used in place of a connective tissue graft for treating gingival recession.
authors.affiliation: Senior Resident, Department of Periodontics, SCB Dental College & Hospital , Cuttack, Odisha, India .
authors.forename: Debasish
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Mishra
authors.affiliation: Consultant Periodontist, Vasan Dental Care , India .
authors.forename: Vijay Babu
authors.initials: VB
authors.lastname: Kalapurakkal
authors.affiliation: Reader, Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, Institute of Dental Sciences , Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India .
authors.forename: Satya Ranjan
authors.initials: SR
authors.lastname: Misra
keywords: Connective tissue graft; Coronally advanced flap; Cosmetic surgery; Gingival recession