COLLAGEN MATRIX FOR SOFT TISSUE REGENERATION: BASIC PRINCIPLES AND CASE REPORT

M. Bonioli, D. De Santis and E. Cagnin

Department of Surgery, Dentistry, Pediatrics and Gynecology, University of Verona, Verona Italy

Correspondence to:
Michele Bonioli, DDS
Department of Surgery, Dentistry, Pediatrics and Gynecology, University of Verona, 37124 Verona, Italy
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e-mail: michele.bonioli@gmail.com

Received: 16 June, 2021 Accepted: 04 September, 2021Copyright: Biolife-Publisher.it © 2021

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ABSTRACT

Currently, the first-choice surgical technique for the regeneration of periodontal tissues is the execution of a free flap harvest from the palate. Starting from the 1990s, the use of collagen matrices of heterologous origin was introduced to replace the palatal graft with the main purpose of obtaining comparable results but reducing morbidity. In the following case study, a graft with a collagen matrix is reported. Resorbable matrix intended to provide support to soft tissue avoiding localized gingival recessions.

KEYWORDS: collagen matrix, soft tissue regeneration, soft tissue augmentation, soft tissue defect