Amnion membrane for coverage of gingival recession: A novel application.

INTRODUCTION

Amnion allograft has been used in the field of medicine for its exceptional wound-modulating properties. However, in the field of dentistry, only a limited number of reports have explored its potential in healing of oral wounds.

MATERIALS AND

METHODS

Amnion allograft in conjunction with coronally advanced flap has been used in the management of gingival recession.

RESULTS

A complete coverage along with excellent esthetics and an improvement in gingival biotype was observed at 6 months postoperatively.

DISCUSSION: Because of its inherent wound-modulating properties, amnion allograft may be used to enhance periodontal wound healing and enable tissue regeneration such as that in the coverage of gingival recession.

CONCLUSION

Amnion allograft may provide an alternative to other conventional methods of treating gingival recession.