Guided coronally advanced flap to treat gingival recession: Digital workflow and case report.

BACKGROUND: The inherently technique-sensitive nature of periodontal plastic procedures demands a significant level of skill and expertise. The incorporation of three-dimensional (3D) printing technologies emerges as a potential strategy to optimize and simplify surgical procedures. This case report describes the digital workflow and presents the clinical outcomes achieved using a guided coronally advanced flap for the treatment of a single gingival recession (GR). METHODS AND RESULTS: A female patient with a gingival recession type 1 (RT1 B-) defect on the mandibular second left premolar underwent successful treatment using a guided coronally advanced flap (g-CAF) and de-epithelized connective tissue graft (CTG). The digital planning included intraoral scanning of the mandible and hard palate using an intraoral scanner, with resulting polygon format (PLY) files exported for virtual model creation. The CAF guide was meticulously designed to orient horizontal and vertical incisions at the papillae base adjacent to the GR defect. For the donor site, a guide was specifically created, positioning the graft area 2 mm apically to the premolars' gingival margins. The delineation of this area involved two horizontal and vertical incisions, meticulously based on the dimensions of the GR. The digitally designed guides were then 3D-printed using a surgical guide-specific resin, contributing to the precise execution of the innovative surgical approach. Complete root coverage was achieved. CONCLUSION: This case report demonstrates that g-CAF can be a promising approach for the treatment of single GR. HIGHLIGHTS: Why is this case new information? To the best of the authors' knowledge, this is the first manuscript to report a guided procedure for the treatment of gingival recession. This report provides the digital workflow for the fabrication of a guide to perform the coronally advanced flap for single recession defects. What are the keys to successfully manage this case? It is necessary to adequately scan the recession defect area and palate. Properly not only design the guide using specific software but also print it. The guide has to be stable when in position for the surgical procedure. What are the primary limitations of this technique? This guide was designed to help surgeons during the incisions. However, it does not provide aid to split and release the flap and suture.

Treatment of single gingival recessions using biofunctionalized collagen matrix: A case series.

BACKGROUND: Connective tissue graft substitutes have been used widely to overcome autogenous graft limitations. Nevertheless, they do not provide comparable results in the treatment of periodontal and peri-implant soft tissue defects. Based on the principles of tissue-engineered materials, injectable platelet-rich fibrin (i-PRF) has been combined with collagen matrices (CMs) to enhance their clinical efficacy. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first case series demonstrating the use of i-PRF for the biofunctionalization of a volume-stable collagen matrix (VCMX) as an adjunct to coronally advanced flap (CAF) to treat single gingival recession (GR) defects. METHODS & RESULTS: The study included 10 patients. Bleeding on probing, probing depth, GR height, clinical attachment level, esthetics, and dentin hypersensitivity were evaluated. After 6 months, a significant GR reduction (RecRed: 2.15 ± 0.7 mm; p = 0.005) and percentage of root coverage (% RC) of 81.13% were observed. Additionally, 40% of the sites showed complete root coverage. Gingival thickness increased 0.64 mm. Patient-centered evaluations demonstrated dentin hypersensitivity and esthetics improvements by the end of follow-up. CONCLUSION: VCMX biofunctionalized with i-PRF associated with CAF technique showed promising clinical outcomes in the treatment of single RT1 GR defects.

Barbell Technique for Three-Dimensional Bone Augmentation.

Introduction: Appositional bone augmentation is considered a challenging surgical problem to correct for the deficient alveolar ridge. To overcome this challenge, a novel concept was recently published called "Barbell Technique." This technique has been used more commonly for horizontal bone augmentation. To our knowledge, this is the first report on using the Barbell Technique for vertical bone augmentation. Case Report. This report describes and demonstrates the clinical feasibility of the use of this concept in the reconstruction of a tridimensional alveolar ridge defect in the anterior maxilla. Due to the severity of the defect, both hard and soft tissue deficiencies required augmentation. The first surgery involved a soft tissue grafting procedure while in the second surgical procedure, hard tissue augment was performed using the Barbell device to provide both vertical and horizontal support for the hard tissue graft. The donor material consisted of equal volume of xenograft and autogenous bone used to fill the defect and covered with a collagen barrier membrane. After a healing period of 9 months, the site was reopened. Bone formation clinically verified the correction of alveolar bone contour and volume permitted placement of two titanium implants after the removal of Barbell device. Conclusion: This case report demonstrates successful vertical and horizontal bone augmentation of a critical size defect in the anterior maxilla, correcting both hard and soft tissue contours, and providing the tissues needed to support dental implants in the anterior maxilla.

A new volume-stable collagen matrix (VCMX) to treat single gingival recession associated with partially restored non-carious cervical lesions: a case series.

Collagen matrixes have been developed as possible connective tissue graft substitutes to overcome patient discomfort, undesired palatal healing, and the limited amount of donor tissue. The aim of this case series is to assess a coronally advanced flap (CAF) with a new volume-stable collagen matrix (VCMX) to treat single gingival recession (GR) associated with partially restored non-carious cervical lesions (NCCL). Twelve patients diagnosed with single GR RT1 + NCCL (B+) were included in this study and received a restorative - partial resin composite with apical margin 1 mm beyond the estimated cementoenamel junction (CEJ) - and a surgical approach - CAF+VCMX. Clinical and patient-centered assessments were recorded at baseline and 6 months postoperatively from ten patients. Significant recession reduction (RecRed:2.1mm), clinical attachment level gain (CAL:1.34mm), and combined defect coverage (CDC) of 51.67% were observed at 6 months. The estimate root coverage (RC) was 69.48%, obtained using the estimated CEJ. No difference in keratinized-tissue width (KTW) was observed over time. A gain in gingival thickness (GT) of 0.42 mm was observed after 6 months (p=.002) and an improvement in patient satisfaction due to better esthetics (p<.001). Within the present study's limits, CAF plus VCMX provided significant improvement in treating single GR combined with partially restored NCCL (B+).

Long-term evaluation (up to 7 years) of the use of a collagen matrix to treat gingival recession associated with noncarious cervical lesion: Report of two cases.

INTRODUCTION: Gingival recession (GR) is a relevant clinical condition due to its high prevalence worldwide, which leads to aesthetic demands and dentin hypersensitivity. Collagen matrices have been associated with different designs of coronally advanced flaps (CAFs) to treat GR defects. However, the literature lacks long-term follow-up of this treatment option. The aim of this study is to present the long-term follow-up (up to 7 years) of two GR defects (associated or not with noncarious cervical lesion) treated with a CAF and a collagen matrix (CM). CASE PRESENTATION: Case 1 underwent a CAF associated with a CM to treat a single GR defect. After 7 years, Case 1 presented with 3 mm of recession reduction, which corresponds with the 85.7% of root coverage. Case 2 presented two GR defects associated with noncarious cervical lesions (NCCLs). The NCCLs were partially restored with resin composite and then underwent a modified CAF for multiple defects and a CM. After 5 years of follow-up, Case 2 presented with 1.5 and 2.5 mm of recession reduction, which corresponds with the average 83.3% defect coverage. CONCLUSION: These two cases may show that CMs can provide long-term stable outcomes in the treatment of GR defects. Why is this case new information? One of the cases is the first one to describe a 7 years of follow-up after CAF+CM to treat gingival recession defects. What are the keys to successful management of this case? Correct material handling. Adequate restorative protocol and surgical technique. What are the primary limitations to success in this case? Diagnose Patient compliance.

Collagen matrix biofunctionalized with injectable platelet-rich fibrin for the treatment of single gingival recession: A case report.

INTRODUCTION: Collagen matrices have been used as connective tissue graft (CTG) substitutes. However, they do not have the same efficacy compared to CTG. Adding biological agents may increase collagen matrices' efficacy. The present case reports the use of a biofunctionalized volume-stable collagen matrix (VCMX) with injectable platelet-rich fibrin (iPRF) associated with the coronally advanced flap (CAF) to treat single gingival recession (GR) defect. CASE PRESENTATION: A Recession Type 1 (RT1 A-) defect at maxillary left canine in a male patient was treated using a VCMX biofunctionalized with iPRF associated with CAF. No swelling or edema was observed during the first 14 days after surgery. Complete root coverage was observed (RecRed of 4.0 mm) after 6 months. Gingival thickness (GT) increased (1.0 mm) by the end of the follow-up. CONCLUSION: The present case report shows that CAF associated with VCMX+iPRF presents good clinical outcomes for single GR defect. KEY POINTS: Why is this case new information? This case is the first one to our knowledge to describe the biofunctionalization of VCMX with iPRF to treat single gingival recession. What are the keys to successful management of this case? Proper material handling. Proper iPRF protocol execution. What are the primary limitations to success in this case? Need of venipuncture. Correct preparation of VCMX+iPRF. Patient compliance.

Maxillary Sinus Elevation Using the Bone Ring Technique with Immediate Implantation: A Case Report.

Compared to other areas of the oral cavity, an edentulous posterior maxilla poses a unique challenge for implant placement. The most important aspect to consider is the maxillary sinus. This paper describes a case in which the bone ring technique was used to raise the floor of the maxillary sinus, followed by immediate implantation. A 37-year-old woman presented with a ridge defect in the left maxilla and the absence of teeth 26 and 27 (FDI tooth-numbering system) on the same side. The treatment plan involved the extraction of tooth 25, periodontal regeneration on the distal face of tooth 24, and concomitant raising of the maxillary sinus (using the bone ring technique) with simultaneous implantation. The bone ring technique promotes bone augmentation, raises the maxillary sinus, and reduces the surgical time, surgical costs, and length of the rehabilitation period. In the case presented herein, bone tissue stability around the implants, ridge maintenance, and gingival margin stability were found at the 1-year follow-up after rehabilitation.

Bone Ring Technique for the Treatment of Vertical and Horizontal Bone Defects with Immediate Implants: A Report of Two Cases.

In dental implant surgery, bone grafts are used for the reconstruction and reestablishment of alveolar bone volume and to improve bone architecture for better positioning of an implant. The present report describes the use of the bone ring technique for vertical and horizontal bone augmentation with simultaneous implant placement. This is a simple technique for acquiring donor bone in a ring shape and performing 3D reconstruction of bone defects, with an increase in the alveolar crest, using autogenous bone in a surgical procedure together with implant placement. Block bone grafts taken from the mentum can be used for predictable bone augmentation of up to 6 mm in the horizontal and vertical dimensions. The thickness of the bone ring collected from the mentum is very important. It cannot be too thin due to the risk of fracture, nor can it be too thick, as its contour could become deformed when placed in the receptor site. For stabilization and synthesis, a horizontal mattress suture is performed at the receptor site without promoting tension, and simple sutures are used for the complete co-optation of the flap and consequent stabilization of the clot. In the present type of bone defect, single-stage implant placement may be useful to shorten the overall treatment period.

Tratamento de mucosite periimplantar pela técnica de enxerto gengival livre: relato de caso / Treatment of peri-implant mucositis through free gingival graft technique: case report

A Mucosite peri-implantar é considerada a precursora da peri-implantite, ela é uma lesão inflamatória da mucosa peri-implantar na ausência de perda óssea marginal contínua. O objetivo desse relato de caso, foi descrever o tratamento da mucosite periimplantar através da cirurgia de enxerto gengival livre. Foi proposto, portanto, um tratamento reabilitador envolvendo uma abordagem multidisciplinar de forma a resgatar e restabelecer estética, função e bem-estar através do enxerto gengival livre para melhorar as características de mucosa e viabilizar uma previsibilidade de uma prótese definitiva implantosuportada em condições teciduais mais estáveis. O uso do EGL para aumento da gengiva queratinizada na cirurgia de implantes em paciente idosos é uma solução prática e segura para a manutenção da saúde periodontal ao redor do implante... (AU)

Peri-implant mucositis is considered the precursor of peri-implantitis, it is an inflammatory lesion of the peri-implant mucosa in the absence of continuous marginal bone loss. The purpose of this case report was to describe the treatment of peri-implant mucositis through free gingival graft surgery. Therefore, a rehabilitation treatment involving a multidisciplinary approach was proposed in order to rescue and reestablish aesthetics, function and well-being through the free gingival graft to improve the characteristics of the mucosa and enable a predictability of a permanent implant prosthesis under more stable tissue conditions. The use of EGL to increase keratinized gingiva in implant surgery in elderly patients is a practical and safe solution for maintaining periodontal health around the implant... (AU)

Aumento ósseo vertical com instalação simultânea de implante dentário pela técnica Bone Ring ­ acompanhamento clínico de dois anos / Vertical bone augmentation with simultaneous placement of dental implant using the bone ring technique ­ a 2-year clinical follow-up

Os procedimentos de enxertia óssea para ganho vertical ainda são temerários na Implantodontia. Não há um consenso na literatura sobre as técnicas para aumento em altura da crista óssea alveolar para futura colocação de implantes. Além disso, o tempo de tratamento é demasiadamente prolongado quando são realizadas as técnicas de enxerto ósseo com implantação tardia. Sendo assim, o objetivo deste trabalho foi descrever uma técnica para aumento ósseo vertical simultâneo à instalação de implante denominado bone ring. Paciente apresentando severo defeito ósseo em altura e largura na região do dente 14 foi reabilitada a partir da reconstrução óssea tridimensional com anel ósseo removido da área mentual e implantação imediata à fixação do enxerto. Após seis meses, foram realizados a reabertura e procedimentos protéticos de personalização de perfil de emergência, com posterior instalação de coroa metalocerâmica. Decorridos dois anos de acompanhamento, notou-se estabilidade tecidual peri-implantar sem remodelações severas do tecido ósseo peri-implantar. Pôde-se concluir que a técnica de reconstrução óssea tridimensional simultânea à instalação de implante ­ bone ring ­ é uma alternativa viável, mediante rigoroso planejamento e curva de aprendizado indicada para defeitos ósseos severos.

Bone grafting procedures for vertical bone augmentation are still an issue on implant dentistry. There is no literature consensus regarding techniques for alveolar ridge height increase for further implant placement. Besides, treatment times are extended in case of delayed implant placement. The aim of this paper was to describe a technique for vertical bone augmentation at the same time of implant installation (bone ring). A patient having a several bone defect in height and width at the region of tooth 14 received a 3D reconstruction with a bone ring removed from the chin area. Six months later, implant exposure was performed with procedures for soft tissue conditioning and delivery of a metalloceramic restoration. Tissue stability and no significant bone remodeling were observed after two years. The proposed technique for three-dimensional reconstruction ­ bone ring ­ is a viable alternative provided that judicious treatment planning and considerable learning curve are observed to manage severe bone defects.

Implantação e carregamento imediato unitário na região posterior ­ relatos de casos clínicos com acompanhamento de um a quatro anos / Immediate placement and loading of single-tooth implants in the posterior region ­ case reports with 1-4 years of follow-up

O objetivo deste trabalho foi apresentar três casos clínicos de implantação imediata com provisionalização imediata, empregando a filosofia one abutment at one time. Nos três casos clínicos, após a realização das imagens tomográficas e prescrição medicamentosa, os implantes foram posicionados nas raízes mesiais (molares inferiores) e distovestibulares (molares superiores), sendo o espaço remanescente preenchido com biomaterial para preservação alveolar. Após a colocação dos pilares defi nitivos, coroas provisórias permaneceram por 90 dias até a cimentação das coroas metalocerâmicas definitivas. Os implantes são colocados abaixo do nível da crista óssea e o pilar utilizado constitui um exemplo de platform switching, que cria um espaço biológico e uma zona de selamento. Os controles destes casos vão de um a quatro anos demonstrando excelente estabilidade dimensional. Os resultados clínicos sugerem que a osseointegração de implantes unitários imediatamente carregados na região posterior pode ser alcançada. O uso de uma restauração provisória com a anatomia ideal de um dente molar pode facilitar a formação de contornos naturais da mucosa peri-implantar. É importante que o paciente não apresente bruxismo, possua osso suficiente para o posicionamento do implante e que pratique uma boa higiene oral.

The aim of this paper was to present three clinical cases with immediate implant insertion and provisionalization using the one abutment one time philosophy. On these, after CBCT and medicament prescription, the implants were positioned at the mesial (mandibular molars) and at the alveolar center (maxillary molars) aspects, being the gaps and the alveoli filled with a biomaterial for alveolar preservation. After the definitive abutments being placed, the provisional crowns remained in position for 90 days until cementation of the definitive metalloceramic crowns. The implants are placed below the bone crest level and the prosthetic abutment forms a platform-switching which creates a biologic space and a sealing zone. The follow-ups range from 1 to 4 years demonstrating excellent dimensional stability. The clinical results suggest that the osseointegration of immediate, single-tooth implants at the posterior region can be achieved. The use of a provisional restoration with ideal characteristics of a molar tooth facilitates the peri-implant mucosa contouring. It is important to select symptom-free bruxism patient, with sufficient bone for implant placement, and having good oral hygiene levels.

Aspectos relevantes em implantes imediatos pós-exodonticos em área estética / Relevant aspects in esthetic outcomes of immediate implant placement following extraction

O objetivo deste artigo é apresentar um protocolo de tratamento de implantes imediatos de excelente previsibilidade estética e biológica. O caso clínico em questão apresenta comprometimento do elemento 21, que após o exame clínico e complementar constatou a fratura radicular irreparável. O planejamento foi a exodontia da raiz fraturada e instalação de implante imediato com provisionalização imediata, associando biomaterial para preenchimento do gap e enxerto conjunto na vestibular. Para restauração final foram confeccionadas uma coroa zircocerâmica como restauração definitiva do elemento 21 e uma microlâmina em dissilicato de lítio (IPS e.max) no dente 11 para harmonizar contorno e proporção entre os incisivos. O resultado final obtido mostrou-se favorável no follow-up de 1 ano, tanto nos aspectos biológicos dos tecidos peri-implantares e quanto à estética final. Com isso, concluímos que o protocolo adotado mostrou excelente previsibilidade.

The aim of this paper is to present a treatment protocol for excellent aesthetic and biological predictability with immediate implant. In the reported clinical case, the element 21 was compromised with irreparable root fracture. The planning was the extraction of the fractured root and immediate implant placement with immediate temporization, associating biomaterial for gap filling and conjunctive tissue graft. for the final restoration were made a zirco-ceramic crown in the element 21, and a lithium disilicate veneer (IPS e.max) in tooth 11 to harmonize contour and ratio between the incisors. The final result was favorable along the 1 year follow-up for both biological aspects of peri-implant tissues and final aesthetic. Thus, it could be concluded that the adopted protocol showed great predictability.

Reconstrução de rebordo alveolar com enxerto de tecido conjuntivo subepitelial pediculado para obtenção de um correto perfil de emergência peri-implantar. Acompanhamento de cinco anos / Alveolar ridge augmentation with subepithelial connective tissue graft pedicle to achieve a correct peri-implant emergence profi le. A five year follow-up

As reabilitações assistidas sobre implantes necessitam do planejamento não só da fixação do implante no interior do tecido ósseo, mas também do planejamento da futura margem gengival. Tendo em vista a presença comum de defeitos anatômicos em pacientes edêntulos, este caso clínico teve como objetivo demonstrar a aplicação de uma técnica de correção de deficiências teciduais em zona estética, por meio de enxerto de tecido conjuntivo subeptelial rotacionado do palato. Um paciente de 39 anos de idade, com ausências nas regiões 11 e 21, foi submetido à fixação de dois implantes de hexágono externo pela técnica mediata. Na reabertura, foi planejado o enxerto de tecido conjuntivo pediculado (técnica do rolo modificada) para melhoria do suporte tecidual vestibular e favorecimento do perfil de emergência das coroas protéticas. Após cinco anos de acompanhamento, o enxerto de tecido conjuntivo subepitelial pediculado mostrou boa estabilidade na manutenção da espessura vestibular e margem peri-implantar. Este acompanhamento clínico de cinco anos permitiu concluir que o enxerto de tecido conjuntivo subepitelial pediculado pode promover e manter a melhoria do contorno tecidual em zona peri-implantar a longo prazo.

Implant-assisted oral rehabilitations require not only the planning of implant fixation within the bone tissue as well as planning for future soft tissue margin. Given the common presence of anatomical defects in edentulous patients, this clinical case aimed to demonstrate the application of a technique for correction of tissue defects in the esthetic zone, through the use of a subepithelial connective tissue graft rotated from the palate. A 39 years-old patient presented with partial edentulism at regions 11 and 21 was treated with two external hex dental implants. The second-stage surgery was planned and a pedicle tissue graft (modified roll technique) to improve the buccal tissue support and to enhance the emergence profile of prosthetic crowns was performed. After 5 years of follow-up, the graft still shows good stability maintaining labial thickness and the peri-implant margins. It can be concluded that the subepithelial connective tissue graft can promote and maintain tissue contours at the peri-implant zone over the long-term.

Treatment of gingival recession in two surgical stages: Free gingival graft and connective tissue grafting.

This report describes a clinical case of severe Miller Class II gingival recession treated by two stages of surgery that combined a free gingival graft and connective tissue grafting. First, a free gingival graft (FGG) was performed to obtain an adequate keratinized tissue level. Three months later, a connective tissue graft (CTG) was performed to obtain root coverage. The results indicated that the FGG allows for a gain in the keratinized tissue level and the CTG allows for root coverage with decreased recession level after 16 months. Therefore, for this type of specific gingival recession, the combination of FGG and CTG can be used.

A cirurgia plástica periodontal em um contexto multidisciplinar / Periodontal plastic surgery in a multidisciplinary context. Case report

Na reabilitação oral contemporânea a Periodontia e a Cirurgia Plástica Periodontal, aliada à Implantodontia, se tornaram imprescindíveis para alcance de resultados funcionais e estéticos. O adequado planejamento envolvendo estas especialidades asssociado à manipulação dos tecidos moles resulta na possível obtenção dos objetivos reabilitadores. O presente artigo visa relatar um caso clínico multidisciplinar onde foi realizado tratamento periodontal básico, eliminação de focos infecciosos através de exodontias, confecção de provisórios com pônticos ovóides, cirurgias de aumento de coroa clínica e de aumento do rebordo alveolar com enxerto de tecido conjuntivo, instalação de implantes osseointegráveis e, finalizando, as próteses metalocerâmicas.