VCMX, PRF and SCTG Treatment in the Gingival Recessions

Comparison of Volume Stable Collagen Matrix, Platelet-Rich Fibrin and Connective Tissue Graft in the Treatment of Multiple Gingival Recessions: A Randomized, Parallel Group, Controlled Clinical Trial

Comparison of Volume-Stable Collagen Matrix, Platelet-Rich Fibrin, and Subepithelial Connective Tissue Graft in the Treatment of Multiple Adjacent Gingival Recessions: A Parallel-Group, Randomized, Controlled Clinical Trial

Inclusion criteria were as follows:

1. ≥2 mm buccal recessions affecting ≥2 adjacent maxillary teeth;
2. systemically and periodontally healthy;
3. non-smokers;
4. Miller Class I-II (no interproximal attachment or CEJ loss);
5. probing depth (PD) <3 mm;
6. GT ≥1 mm;
7. KGW ≥2 mm;
8. identifiable CEJ;
9. full-mouth plaque index (PI) <20%(O'Leary et al., 1972) and gingival index (GI) score of 0(Löe, 1967) and
10. vital teeth to be treated.

Exclusion criteria included:

1. smokers;
2. caries/restorations/abrasions in the treated area, furcation involvement;
3. contraindications to surgery;
4. pregnancy or lactation;
5. medications compromising healing;
6. surgery in the same region within 2 years;
7. bleeding disorders;
8. requirement for antibiotic prophylaxis; and
9. collagen allergy.