The Use of DynaMatrix Extracellular Membrane for Gingival Augmentation and Root Coverage: A Case Series

O ver the years, mucogingival surgery has developed into an integral part of periodontal therapy. Mucogingival defects and deformities are conditions that deviate from the normal anatomic relationship between the gingival margin and mucogingival junction. Some of the most common conditions are gingival recession, an absence or insufficient amount of keratinized tissue, and the presence of probing depths extending past the mucogingival junction. A common factor is, often, the existence of alveolar bone loss. However, in spite of the many advances made in surgical techniques and materials, the coverage of denuded root surface has primarily focused on the soft tissue and not on the underlying bone loss. This article presents a series of cases illustrating techniques that have yielded favorable surgical outcomes in challenging circumstances involving the incorporation of allogeneic bone putty and an extracellular matrix scaffold into the process of repair and reconstruction. The Use of DynaMatrix Extracellular Membrane for Gingival Augmentation and Root Coverage: A Case Series