Improving Gingival Aesthetics Using Platelet Rich Fibrin and Synthetic Collagen Membrane: A Report of Two Cases

• Main Authors: Debasish Mishra, Vijay Babu Kalapurakkal, Satya Ranjan Misra
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: JCDR Research and Publications Private Limited 2015-10-01
• Series: Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research
• Subjects: coronally advanced flap; connective tissue graft; cosmetic surgery; gingival recession
• Online Access: https://jcdr.net/articles/PDF/6579/13916_CE(RA1)_F(T)_PF1(VSUAK)_PFA(AK)_PF2(PAG).pdf

Covering the clinically exposed root surface of a tooth has now become a routine demand of patients to improve aesthetics and also to reduce the instances of hypersensitivity. The idea behind the treatment of gingival recession is to place the gingiva as close as possible to the cement-enamel junction so that the exposed root area is covered and a normal sulcus is created. Here we present a series of two cases of gingival recession treatment in young patients affecting the maxillary anterior region. The affected sites were treated by a periodontal flap with synthetic collagen membrane and patient derived platelet rich fibrin. It may be emphasized that platelet-rich fibrin can be used as a membrane for periodontal tissue regeneration and it has the ability to promote platelet aggregation, be chemotactic for fibroblast and enhance wound stability and proper healing. Hence, both the methods can be successfully used in place of a connective tissue graft for treating gingival recession.