Assessment Of Two Different Root Coverage Techniques Using Root Esthetic Score. Randomized Clinical Trial

Abstract

Introduction: The root surface and cementoenamel junction are exposed dueto gingival recession, which is caused by the apical migration of the gingival tissueedge. Periodontitis, mechanical trauma (such vigorous tooth cleaning), malocclusion,or iatrogenic factors are possible causes. Clinically, it presents with root sensitivity,esthetic concerns, and increased susceptibility to root decay. Aim of the study: toevaluate and compare the esthetic outcomes of Vestibular Incision Subperiosteal TunnelAccess (VISTA) technique, with connective tissue graft; versus Coronally AdvancedFlap (CAF) technique; with connective tissue graft, in treating gingival recession inesthetic zone. Patients and Methods: Thirty patients, with Miller class I or class IIgingival recession, were included in the current study, with age range from 18 to 55years. Defects were treated using either VISTA combined with connective tissue grafttechnique, or CAF combined with connective tissue technique. At three, six and ninemonths, total root esthetic (RES)score were measured using. Results: Results of thepresent study showed no significant difference in terms of RES between test and controlgroup. Conclusions: Based on the results of the current study, it can be concluded thatthe RES revealed no significant difference between both surgical techniques.