Use of a Novel Volume-stable Collagen Matrix (VCMX) in the Treatment of Single Gingival Recession Associated With Non-carious Cervical Lesion Partially Restored

Summary

Gingival recessions (GR) are often associated with non-carious cervical lesions (NCCL), resulting, thus, in a combined defect. This mucogingival condition has a different treatment prognosis when compared with a GR without wearing surface associated and frequently requires a surgical-restorative approach to achieve better esthetics and functional results. A limited number of clinical studies assessed different multidisciplinary protocols for the management of single combined defects and there is evidence that the use of dental materials does not harm the periodontal tissues and does not influence the root coverage obtained by means of subepithelial connective tissue graft (CTG). Although the association between coronally advanced flap (CAF) and CTG provides more predictable and stable outcomes in the long term, its use is related to some drawbacks. Different biomaterials have been developed to overcome these limitations as a possible alternative to autogenous graft. However, despite its potential, there is a lack of studies evaluating its use in treating this type of condition. Thus, this study aims to assess from a clinical and esthetics point of view and patient-centered outcomes, the use of a new collagen matrix (Geistlich Fibro-Gide®) associated with CAF for the management of single combined defects. For such purpose, 50 patients with single RT1 gingival recessions associated with NCCL will be enrolled and randomly allocated to one of the following groups: control group (n=25), partial restoration of cervical lesion and coronally advanced flap for root coverage (PR+CAF) and test group (n=25), partial restoration of cervical lesion and coronally advanced flap associated with volume stable collagen matrix (PR+CAF+VCMX). The two groups will be compared regarding the clinical parameters, among which bleeding on probing (BOP), biofilm accumulation (IP), clinical attachment level (CAL), recession reduction (RecRed), and the percentage of combined defect coverage (%CDC). Patient-reported outcomes such as post-surgery pain and discomfort, time to recover, the decrease of dentin hypersensitive, and aesthetics will be gathered. A professional assessment will be carried out regarding the aesthetic parameters. All these evaluations will be performed at the baseline and three and six months postoperatively.

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Start

2022-08-01

Primary completion

2023-12-01

Completion

2023-12-01

Publications

• Background Santamaria MP, Miguel MMV, Rossato A, Bonafe ACF, Ferraz LFF, Dos Santos LM, Mathias-Santamaria IF. New Volume-Stable Collagen Matrix and Modified Coronally Advanced Flap to Treat Multiple Gingival Recessions Associated With Partially Restored Non-Carious Cervical Lesions: A Case Report. Clin Adv Periodontics. 2022 Jun;12(2):69-74. doi: 10.1002/cap.10142. Epub 2020 Dec 16.
• Background Santamaria MP, Mathias-Santamaria IF, Ferraz LFF, Casarin RCV, Romito GA, Sallum EA, Pini-Prato GP, Casati MZ. Rethinking the decision-making process to treat gingival recession associated with non-carious cervical lesions. Braz Oral Res. 2021 Sep 24;35(Supp 2):e096. doi: 10.1590/1807-3107bor-2021.vol35.0096. eCollection 2021.
• Background Santamaria MP, Fernandes-Dias SB, Araujo CF, Lucas da Silva Neves F, Mathias IF, Rebelato Bechara Andere NM, Neves Jardini MA. 2-Year Assessment of Tissue Biostimulation With Low-Level Laser on the Outcomes of Connective Tissue Graft in the Treatment of Single Gingival Recession: A Randomized Clinical Trial. J Periodontol. 2017 Apr;88(4):320-328. doi: 10.1902/jop.2016.160391. Epub 2016 Nov 11.
• Background de Sanctis M, Zucchelli G. Coronally advanced flap: a modified surgical approach for isolated recession-type defects: three-year results. J Clin Periodontol. 2007 Mar;34(3):262-8. doi: 10.1111/j.1600-051X.2006.01039.x.
• Results Mathias-Santamaria IF, Silveira CA, Rossato A, Sampaio de Melo MA, Bresciani E, Santamaria MP. Single gingival recession associated with non-carious cervical lesion treated by partial restoration and coronally advanced flap with or without xenogenous collagen matrix: A randomized clinical trial evaluating the coverage procedures and restorative protocol. J Periodontol. 2022 Apr;93(4):504-514. doi: 10.1002/JPER.21-0358. Epub 2021 Aug 21.
• Results Stefanini M, Mounssif I, Barootchi S, Tavelli L, Wang HL, Zucchelli G. An exploratory clinical study evaluating safety and performance of a volume-stable collagen matrix with coronally advanced flap for single gingival recession treatment. Clin Oral Investig. 2020 Sep;24(9):3181-3191. doi: 10.1007/s00784-019-03192-5. Epub 2020 May 2.
• Santamaria MP, Miguel MMV, Rossato A, Bonafe ACF, de Souza IV, Martins TM, Nunes MP, Mathias-Santamaria IF. Volume-stable collagen matrix to treat gingival recession associated with non-carious cervical lesions: Randomized clinical trial. J Periodontol. 2026 Jan;97(1):62-73. doi: 10.1002/jper.11386. Epub 2025 Aug 21.

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