Novel biomaterial advanced platelet rich fibrin plus block for multiple gingival recession.

BACKGROUND: The study was aimed to assess and compare hard and soft tissue augmentation clinicoradiographically with and without advanced platelet rich fibrin + (A-PRF+) block for the treatment of multiple gingival recession using vestibular incision subperiosteal tunnel access (VISTA).

METHODS: A total of 24 patients, exhibiting multiple Miller's Class I or II recession in maxillary esthetic zone were included. Participants were divided into 2 groups, Group 1 treated with VISTA & A-PRF+ block whereas Group 2 with VISTA technique alone. Clinical parameters Probing Depth (PD), Width of Keratinized Gingiva (WKG), Gingival Biotype (GB), Recession Depth (RD) and Clinical Attachment Level (CAL) were recorded at baseline and at the end of 6 months. The radiographic CBCT measurements of labial plate thickness was taken at baseline and 6 months postoperatively.

RESULTS: From baseline to 6 months both the groups showed a clinical and statistical improvement in the parameters. However, a statistically significant difference between both the treatment modalities was not observed. In the inter group comparison radiographically, labial plate thickness was statistically significant at the end of 6 months when compared to the baseline.

CONCLUSION: A-PRF+ block along with VISTA technique can be an alternative effective root coverage procedure for the management of multiple gingival recession in the maxillary esthetic zone. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.