Evaluation of Healing Efficacy of Collagen Matrix and Connective Tissue Graft for Root Coverage Using Doppler Flowmetry: A Case Report

The epitome of periodontal plastic surgical procedures is to achieve coverage of the denuded root surface and flawless esthetics. Connective tissue graft (CTG) along with coronally advanced flap (CAF) is the most frequent approach, which is considered a gold standard remedy. The procurement of CTG requires a second surgical site morbidity. Mucograft and coronally advanced flap procedures are preferable alternative substitutes for root coverage. This case report included two patients with gingival recession. One patient was treated with CAF and CTG; the other was treated with CAF and mucograft. The vascularity was assessed with Doppler flowmetry on days three and five after surgery. The xenogeneic collagen matrix for the management of gingival recession resulted in a comparable amount of vascularization compared to autologous connective tissue graft.