Use of ‘The Prf Membrane’ for Root Coverage Rescue
Published: 2021-11-09
Page: 291-298
Issue: 2021 - Volume 4 [Issue 2]
Nikhila Chandramohan
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Department of Periodontics, M R Ambedkar Dental College, Bangalore, Karnataka, India.
Swetha A.
Department of Periodontics, M R Ambedkar Dental College, Bangalore, Karnataka, India.
Faiza Fathima
Department of Periodontics, M R Ambedkar Dental College, Bangalore, Karnataka, India.
*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Abstract
Gingival recession is a complex undesirable condition that poses numerous therapeutic challenges to a clinician. The laterally repositioned flap is commonly used to cover isolated, denuded roots that have adequate donor tissue laterally and vestibular depth. A recent advancement in the periodontal regeneration has been the application of platelet concentrates. This report uses a laterally repositioned pedicle flap along with autologous suspension of growth factors, the platelet rich fibrin membrane (PRF) for the management of localized Miller’s class-II gingival recession. Growth factors promote better soft tissue healing and regeneration. A satisfactory esthetic outcome was achieved.
Keywords: Repositioned flap, platelet rich fibrin, recession, regeneration