Novel Porcine Dermal Matrix in the Treatment of Multiple Adjacent Gingival Recessions (NPDMMAGR)

Novel Porcine Dermal Matrix Vs. Connective Tissue Graft in the Treatment of Multiple Adjacent Gingival Recessions of Miller Class I and II: a 12-month Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial

The aim of this study was to assess the clinical efficacy of the acellular porcine derived collagen matrix (PADM) in comparison with connective tissue graft (SCTG ) in the treatment of multiple adjacent gingival recessions (MAGR). The primary objectives of the study were to evaluate mean and complete roots coverage. Additionally, the secondary objective was to evaluate and compare the clinical effectiveness of PADM and SCTG for the treatment of MAGR defects applying modified coronally advanced tunnel technique (MCAT).

Treatment of multiple adjacent gingival recessions (MAGR) still presents a challenge for the clinician. The management of soft tissues becomes more complicated and the wound healing may be compromised by a variety of factors. According to the available medical databases, predictable root coverage is possible for multiple-tooth recession defects using subepithelial connective tissue graft (SCTG) procedures. However, alternative materials to SCTG are supported by evidence of varying strength, with the need for additional research to confirm their performance and success rate. Because of that, the aim of this study was to assess the clinical efficacy of the acellular porcine derived collagen matrix (PADM) in comparison with connective tissue graft (SCTG ) in the treatment of multiple adjacent gingival recessions (MAGR). This study is a randomised controlled clinical trial of 12 months duration. Sixteen patients with a total of 81 MAGR Miller's Class I or II were enrolled in this study. Recessions were randomly treated with PADM and SCTG, combined with a modified coronally advanced tunnel technique (MCAT). Several parameters, such as gingival recession coverage (RC), keratinized tissue width (KTW), keratinized tissue thickness (KTT) and clinical attachment level (CAL) were recorded at baseline and one year postoperatively. Healing index (HI) was registered on 1st, 2nd, and 3rd-week post-surgery in order to estimate healing events.

Surgery 1: The tunnel technique for covering multiple gingival recessions. Graft: porcine-derived acellular dermal collagen matrix (PADM, mucoderm® ).

Surgery 2: The tunnel technique for covering multiple gingival recessions. Graft: connective tissue graft

Following local anaesthesia (Articaine hydrochloride 4% with 1:200,000 epinephrine injection) administration, sulcular incisions were made in the recession's areas of teeth without damaging interdental papilla. Mucoperiosteal (MP) dissections were made using the periostal elevator creating the deep pouch beyond the mucogingival junction so that the (MP) flap could be moved coronally without tension. Porcine-derived acellular dermal collagen matrix (PADM) was positioned at the level of a cemento-enamel junction (CEJ) and skin tight for teeth to avoid forming a blood clot. Separate single sutures per tooth with 5-0 resorbable suture were used to stabilise graft. The tunnel flap was positioned coronally above the CEJ to completely cover the graft and sutured with non-resorbable polypropylene suture.

Following local anaesthesia (Articaine hydrochloride 4% with 1:200,000 epinephrine injection) administration, sulcular incisions were made in the recession's areas of teeth without damaging interdental papilla. Mucoperiosteal (MP) dissections were made using the periostal elevator creating the deep pouch beyond the mucogingival junction so that the (MP) flap could be moved coronally without tension. Connective tissue graft was positioned at the level of a cemento-enamel junction (CEJ) and skin tight for teeth to avoid forming a blood clot. Separate single sutures per tooth with 5-0 resorbable suture were used to stabilise graft. The tunnel flap was positioned coronally above the CEJ to completely cover the graft and sutured with non-resorbable polypropylene suture.

Distance measured at the mid-buccal aspect of the tooth from the cemento-enamel junction to the most apical point of the gingival margin

Inclusion Criteria: At least two multiple maxillaries or mandibular Miller's Class I and II recession, more than >2mm defects together with similar contralateral lesions No active periodontal disease with PD>4mm Absence of the radiographic signs of periapical infection on the teeth to be treated or on the adjacent teeth A full mouth plaque index <20% and gingival index < 1 Exclusion Criteria: The inflammatory periodontal disease/ Untreated periodontal conditions Previous surgical attempt to correct gingival recession Pregnant or breastfeeding women Systemic diseases with compromised healing potential or infectious diseases

Aroca S, Keglevich T, Barbieri B, Gera I, Etienne D. Clinical evaluation of a modified coronally advanced flap alone or in combination with a platelet-rich fibrin membrane for the treatment of adjacent multiple gingival recessions: a 6-month study. J Periodontol. 2009 Feb;80(2):244-52. doi: 10.1902/jop.2009.080253.