Effect of Root Surface Biomodification on Multiple Recession Coverage with Modified Coronally Advanced Tunnel Technique and Subepithelial Connective Tissue Graft: A Retrospective Analysis

Fibroblast Viability Through Mechanical and Chemical Root Surface Modifications in Periodontal Healing: An In Vitro Comparative Study

BACKGROUND

The wound-healing process incorporates a spectrum of periodontal therapeutic interventions that strive to restore the health and function of the periodontium. Fibroblasts play pivotal roles in tissue repair and regeneration. Extensive research has been focused on mechanical and chemical root surface modifications to enhance fibroblast adhesion, which is crucial for successful wound healing.

PURPOSE

This study aimed to assess the combined efficacy of mechanical and chemical root surface modifications in promoting fibroblast viability to root surfaces affected by periodontitis in comparison to chemical modifications alone.

MATERIALS AND METHODS

Root samples were collected from healthy individuals and those with advanced periodontitis. The specimens were prepared, and the experimental groups were categorized based on the type of surface modification with mechanical and/or chemical materials, including hyaluronic acid (HA), ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA), enamel matrix derivatives (EMD), and EDTA/EMD. Fibroblasts were seeded onto previously treated root samples. Cell adhesion was assessed using a viability assay.

RESULTS

Fibroblast viability was significantly higher on root surfaces treated with chemical agents than on those treated with mechanical and chemical modifications. Long-duration EDTA and short-duration EMD treatments were significantly effective in enhancing cell viability. EDTA/EMD surface treatments resulted in significantly higher cell viability in all groups compared to the periodontitis root surfaces.

CONCLUSION

EDTA, EMD, and their combined application can potentially ameliorate periodontitis-induced surface structural impairments. Mechanical surface debridement can significantly affect the effectiveness of EDTA and EMD root conditioning agents.

Enhancing attachment of human gingival fibroblasts to periodontally compromised teeth: A comparative analysis of hyaluronic acid, EDTA, enamel matrix derivatives

Background

Gingival recession is a characteristic indicator of periodontitis and one of the factors that contributes to increased tooth clinical crown length. Patients with root exposure frequently undergo periodontal surgical procedures in addition to adjunctive therapy to increase root coverage area and soft tissue stability.

Purpose

This study aimed to evaluate fibroblast-root surface adhesion and determine whether periodontitis-damaged root surface microstructure can be restored using ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA) and an enamel matrix derivative (EMD), individually or in combination.

Material and methods

Teeth extracted from patients with periodontal disease were used to create 60 samples, with each group containing six specimens. The test groups were provided root planing or root condition-specific materials (hyaluronic acid [HA], 24% EDTA, EMD, or EDTA/EMD) for varying treatment time periods. In contrast, the control group did not undergo any surface modifications. The samples and fibroblast cells were incubated for 72 h. The number of living cells on the root surface in each group was calculated using a 3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyltetrazolium bromide (MTT) assay (cell viability assessment).

Results

The control, root planing, and EMD groups showed that the root surfaces treated with EDTA for 4 min had significantly better cell adhesion. Surface EDTA treatment for 2 min significantly promoted cell attachment compared to root planing treatment. The root surfaces modified with EDTA/EMD for 2 and 4 min showed significantly improved cellular migration and adhesion compared to the root surface treated with root planing.

Conclusion

EDTA and EDTA/EMD substantially affected the root surface, which was related to the length of the treatment process. This effect shifts the surface properties, alters fibroblast interactions with the root surface, and recruits more cells to cover a larger area.

Kuronale Kaydırılan Flep ve Bağ Doku Grefti ile Tedavi Edilen Dişeti Çekilmelerinin Retrospektif Analizi

Aim: The aim of this retrospective study was to evaluate the effectiveness of coronally advanced flap and connective tissue graft (CAF+CTG) in the treatment of gingival recessions (GR).Method: Periodontal records of 32 single and multiple GR in 11 patients treated with CAF+CTG were selected for the study. According to Cairo’s classification, recession type 1 defects were included. Recession depth (RD), probing depth (PD) and clinical attachment level (CAL) were assessed at baseline and follow-ups. Mean root coverage (MRC) and complete root coverage (CRC) were evaluated. Compliance with supportive periodontal therapy (SPT) was also determined.Results: Mean age of 11 patients was 29.6±4.4 years. The mean observation time of 32 recessions was 37.6±24.2 months. All clinical parameters showed an improvement between baseline and the latest follow-up. After treatment with CAF+CTG, MRC was 92.6±13.1% and CRC was achieved in 75% of the recessions. Compliance to SPT was calculated at 83.3%.Conclusion: The use of CAF+CTG yielded positive outcomes in terms of all clinical parameters and complete root coverage in Cairo recession type 1 defects with a mean observation period of >3 years. The results of the present study confirm the use of CAF+CTG as a gold standard for the treatment of gingival recessions.