Treatment of multiple recessions with collagen matrix versus connective tissue: a randomized clinical trial

Abstract The objective of this study was to determine whether collagen matrix (CM) is an alternative to connective tissue graft technique (CTG) in the treatment of multiple gingival recessions (GR). The indication of CM for the treatment of multiple GR is not yet clear. More studies are needed to better understand this treatment modality, as an alternative to CTG. In this single-blind, split-mouth randomized clinical trial, fifteen patients with multiple Miller class I upper GR were selected and randomly assigned to control group (CTG) or test group (CM). Root coverage (RC) and patient-centered outcomes were evaluated at baseline and after 3, 6, and 12 months. A total of 82 GRs were treated. There was no significant difference regarding GR depth (GRD, primary outcome) between CTG (0.5 ± 0.9 mm) and CM groups (0.6 ± 1.0 mm) (p = 0.225). Percentage of RC was 82.14% in CTG and 77.7% in CM. Both groups demonstrated a gain in keratinized tissue width at 12 months (p < 0.05). Dentine hypersensitivity was effectively reduced in both groups. Postoperative pain was significantly higher in the CTG (p = 0.001). Esthetic satisfaction was high for both groups, with no significant difference (p > 0.05) between groups. After 12 months, both surgical treatments were able to promote RC, and GRD was similar in both CTG and CM groups.

Interação entre odontologia restauradora e periodontia. Parte 1: planejamento e protocolo cirúrgico / Interaction of periodontics and restorative dentistry. Part 1: treatment planning and surgical protocol

Os tratamentos odontológicos atuais buscam alternativas terapêuticas para obtenção da estética bucal e do restabelecimento funcional. O aumento da exigência por altos padrões estéticos estimula uma interação entre as diversas especialidades odontológicas, propondo um tratamento global que resulta na efetiva resolução do caso. Além disso, o conhecimento dos elementos responsáveis pela harmonia do sorriso é essencial para o planejamento e execução do tratamento, além do domínio das alterações que podem afetar a aparência geral responsável pela insatisfação estética do paciente. O artigo refere-se a um tratamento multidisciplinar que envolve a interação entre as áreas da periodontia e odontologia restauradora. Após o planejamento cirúrgico-restaurador, os procedimentos periodontais foram realizados, om o objetivo de recuperar o equilíbrio entre o arranjo dentário e o tecido gengival.

Current dental treatments search for alternatives to achieve reestablishment of esthetics and function. The increased demand for high esthetic patterns stimulates an interaction between the dental specialties towards a comprehensive treatment in order to solve clinical cases effectively. Knowing the components involved in the dental smile harmony is essential for treatment planning and implementation. It is also important to be aware of the changes that may impair such harmony and become a patient’s complaint. This article addresses a multidisciplinary treatment that involved the integration between periodontics and restorative dentistry. After the surgical-restorative planning, periodontal procedures were performed to obtain an adequate balance between the teeth and soft tissues.