Professional paper

Root Coverage Using GEM 21S® and Collagen Membrane Predicting Favourable Treatment Outcomes: A Case Report

Preetinder Singh ; Department of Periodontology & Oral Implantology, Swami Devi Dyal Hospital & Dental College, Barwala, Distt.Panchkula (Haryana), India
DK Suresh ; Department of Periodontology & Oral Implantology, MMCDSR,Mullana (Ambala), Haryana, India

Abstract

On mixing with an osteoconductive scaffold, recombinant human platelet derived growth factor
(rhPDGF-BB), a potent wound-healing protein, has been shown to promote clinical attachment
gain and regeneration of the periodontium. This human case report evaluated the clinical outcome
of rhPDGF-BB with beta tricalcium phosphate (GEM 21S®) and a collagen membrane in the treatment of recession defects using coronally advanced flap. Patients were followed postoperatively,
and healing was evaluated at 1, 3 and 6 months, with recession depth as the primary outcome measure. This pioneer case report revealed a favourable tissue response to GEM 21S® and collagen membrane from both clinical and aesthetic point of view showing full root coverage in two cases.

Keywords

Periodontal Disease; Blood Platelet-Derived Growth Factor; Wound Healing; Tooth Root; Periodontium

Hrčak ID:

58804

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/58804

Publication date:

21.9.2010.

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