TREATMENT OF ISOLATED GINGIVAL RECESSION DEFECT USING AMNIOTIC MEMBRANE AS A GTR MEMBRANE
A CASE REPORT
Abstract
GTR based root coverage has emerged as a promising treatment modality for gingival recession. A variety of non-resorbable and bioresorbable membranes have been used. Among resorbable membranes, collagen has been extensively studied. Recently, amnion membrane, the 3rd generation membrane which is a placental derived tissue has been introduced. On basis of the findings of the present case report, it can be concluded that amnion membrane are efficacious in the treatment of gingival recession and use of this resorbable membranes with coronally advanced flap is an effective treatment modality for root coverage of isolated buccal gingival recessions. Also, Amniotic membrane has better handling properties and a thin sectional-thickness which enables it to be moulded according to the defect anatomy and root surfaces easily.
