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Volume 34 , Issue 6
November/December 2014
Pages 817–823

Treatment of Multiple Recessions by Means of a Collagen Matrix: A Case Series

Markus Schlee, Dr Med Dent/Maria Lex, Dr Med Dent/Florian Rathe, Dr Med Dent/Adrian Kasaj, PD Dr Med Dent/Robert Sader, Prof, Dr Med, Dr Med Dent, Dr Med Habil

PMID: 25411737
DOI: 10.11607/prd.2094

This case series evaluated the use of a collagen matrix with a coronally advanced flap procedure for the treatment of multiple recession defects. Fifteen patients with a total of 80 recession defects were included. Root coverage was 85% ± 13% at 6 months and 81% ± 22% at 12 months. Complete root coverage was achieved in 60% of the sites after 6 months and in 56% after 12 months. The percentage of sites with thick gingival morphotype increased significantly. The results indicated that the collagen matrix may be a useful alternative to the connective tissue graft in the treatment of multiple recession defects. (Int J Periodontics Restorative Dent 2014;34:817–823. doi: 10.11607/prd.2094)

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