Use of acellular dermal matrix graft in the treatment of gingival recessions: a case report

J Clin Pediatr Dent. 2003 Winter;27(2):107-10. doi: 10.17796/jcpd.27.2.ar53131840v926pr.

Abstract

Case presentation in which a 12-years-old boy presented with two large gingival recessions on the maxillary central incisors, secondary to a lateral luxation. In the surgical procedure, an acellular dermal matrix graft (ADMG) was placed as a substitute for a free gingival graft. Twelve months later, complete root coverage was achieved, showing that ADMG, a biomaterial recently developed for mucogingival surgery, can be successfully used in the treatment of gingival recessions in pediatric patients.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Bicycling / injuries
  • Child
  • Collagen*
  • Gingival Recession / etiology
  • Gingival Recession / surgery*
  • Gingivoplasty / methods*
  • Humans
  • Incisor / injuries
  • Male
  • Periodontal Splints / adverse effects
  • Skin Transplantation*
  • Skin, Artificial*
  • Tooth Avulsion / complications
  • Vestibuloplasty / methods*

Substances

  • Alloderm
  • Collagen