Research progress on substitutes for autogenous soft tissue grafts in mucogingival surgery.

Author: Chun-Mei XU ¹ ; Jin-Mei ZHANG ¹ ; Ya-Fei WU ¹ ; Lei ZHAO ¹
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1. State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases & Dept. of Periodontics, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China.
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: gingival recession; keratinized tissue augmentation; mucogingival surgery; root coverage; soft tissue substitute
MeSH: Gingiva; Gingival Recession; surgery; Humans; Tooth Root
From: West China Journal of Stomatology 2019;37(2):208-213
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: Mucogingival surgery is a general term for periodontal surgeries that correct aberrant periodontal soft tissues. Conventional mucogingival surgeries with pedicle flap or autologous soft tissue graft for treatment of gingival recession and insufficient keratinized tissues are always related to disadvantages such as need for a second surgery site, limited supplies, and complaints for postoperative discomfort. In this regard, research and application of soft tissue substitutes have gained increasing attention. Various kinds of soft tissue substitutes, including acellular dermal matrix and xenogeneic collagen matrix, have been developed and applied to clinical treatment. This review aims to summarize advances in research of the characteristics and clinical effectiveness of several soft tissue substitutes and provide references for clinical application.