Recession Coverage Treatment
“Using Geistlich Fibro-Gide® in combination with a minimal-invasive technique for root coverage results in an excellent clinical outcome and high patient satisfaction.”
Vestibular Incision Subperiostal Tunnel Access (Modifi ed VISTA Technique)
Aim / Approach: Root coverage of multiple recession defects (thin gingival biotype, Miller Class I).
Conclusion: A minimal-invasive tunnel approach in combination with the volume-stable Geistlich Fibro-Gide® resulted in complete root coverage.
Baseline: recessions at teeth 19, 20, 21 and 22 in the lower left quadrant. Exposed root surfaces were thoroughly scaled and planed before surgery.
A full-thickness mucogingival tunnel was prepared through a minimal-invasive vestibular access incision apical to the teeth with gingival recessions.
Geistlich Fibro-Gide® were cut in dry state into small pieces by using a scalpel.
Insertion of Geistlich Fibro-Gide® into the subperiosteal tunnel.
Geistlich Fibro-Gide® in situ: the gingival margin had been coronally advanced and stabilized through insertion of Geistlich Fibro-Gide®.
1 week post-surgery: anchoring sutures were left in place for 1-2 weeks.
2 weeks post-surgery: anchoring sutures in place.
2 weeks post-surgery: removal of anchoring sutures.
Geistlich Fibro-Gide® is not yet available in all countries. Please contact your local Geistlich specialist on 1800 776 326 in Australia and 0800 776 326 in NZ to find out more.