Abstract
Background: Gingival recession (GR) is frequently associated with non-carious cervical lesion (NCCL) forming a combined defect (CD). The aim of this study was to evaluate a new multidisciplinary protocol for CDs. Methods: Forty patients presenting 40 Miller’s Class I or II GR defects associated with B+ tooth cervical defect were randomly allocated to one of the following treatments: test group (n = 20), partial restoration (PR) of the NCCL, in which the apical border of the restoration was placed 1 mm beyond the cement–enamel junction estimation, and connective tissue graft (CTG + PR) and Control Group (n = 20), odontoplasty of the NCCL and connective tissue graft (CTG). Clinical, aesthetic and patient-centred outcomes were evaluated. Results: After 12 months, CD coverage rates were 75.3% (2.5 ± 1.0 mm) for CTG + PR and 74.6% (2.4 ± 1.1 mm) for CTG (p > 0.05). The estimated complete root coverage was 60% (n = 12) for CTG + PR and 70% (n = 14) for CTG. CTG + PR resulted in significantly better dentin hypersensitivity (DH) reduction (p = 0.034). Both groups resulted in aesthetic improvements; however, the CTG + PR group showed better gingival contour results. Conclusions: CTG and CTG + PR were effective to treat CD. Use of PR resulted in better gingival margin contour and DH reduction, without effect on CD coverage by CTG. (NCT02817763).
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 968-976 |
Number of pages | 9 |
Journal | Journal of Clinical Periodontology |
Volume | 45 |
Issue number | 8 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 2018 |
Bibliographical note
Funding Information:The authors would like to thank the FAPESP—Research Foundation of the State of São Paulo for supporting this study (Grants # 2016/26154-2; 2015/08701-3) and CNPq—National Council for Scientific and Technological Development for supporting Dr. Mauro P. Santamaria (Grant # 301102/2016-3).
Publisher Copyright:
© 2018 John Wiley & Sons A/S.
Keywords
- Dental esthetics
- Dentin sensitivity
- Gingival recession
- Tooth abrasion
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Periodontics