
Soft-tissue regeneration
Soft-tissue regeneration has become increasingly important in restoring functionality and aesthetic appearance.
The standard materials for soft-tissue regeneration are autogenous free gingival grafts and connective tissue grafts, but harvesting soft tissues from the palate is painful, technically demanding and time-consuming.
Off-the-shelf soft-tissue products, such as Geistlich Mucograft® and Geistlich Mucograft® Seal, offer many advantages over autogeneous grafts harvested from the palate.
- No donor site means less pain,1,2 morbidity3 and surgical chair-time1,2,4.
- Natural texture and colour match to surrounding native tissue5,6.
1 year post-operative with free gingival graft. Note the clearly identifiable colour and contour borders (courtey of Prof. Myron Nevins, USA)6.
Use of Geistlich Mucograft® is recommended for the therapeutic areas
- Recession coverage around teeth
- Widening of the keratinised tissue around teeth or implants
Use of Geistlich Mucograft® Seal is recommended for the therapeutic area
- Socket seal in extraction socket management
Geistlich Mucograft® and Geistlich Mucograft® Seal provide an alternative to autogenous grafts for soft-tissue regeneration1,2,4 and prevent donor site morbidity1,2.
References:
- Sanz M, et al.: J Clin Periodontol 2009; 36(10): 868-76.
- Geistlich Mucograft® Seal Advisory Board Meeting Report, 2013. Data on file, Geistlich Pharma AG, Wolhusen, Switzerland.
- Griffin TJ, et al.: J Periodontol 2006; 77(12): 2070-79.
- Lorenzo R, et al.: Clin Oral Impl Res 2012; 23(3): 316-24.
- McGuire MK & Scheyer ET: J Periodontol 2010; 81(8): 1108-17.
- Nevins M, et al.: Int J Periodontics Restorative Dent 2011; 31(4): 367-73.
- Geistlich Mucograft® - Treatment concepts for soft-tissue regeneration
- Technical guidelines – Geistlich Mucograft® Seal and Geistlich Bio-Oss® Collagen
- Surgery video Dr. Jepsen – Gain of keratinised tissue with Geistlich Mucograft®
- Surgery video Dr. Jepsen – Recession coverage
- Surgery video Dr. Cardaropoli – Multiple recession coverage with Geistlich Mucograft®
- Surgery video Dr. Aroca – Multiple recession
- Patient information video - Soft-Tissue regeneration