VESTIBULAR INCISION SUBPERIOSTEAL TUNNEL ACCESS (VISTA) WITH PLATELET RICH FIBRIN (PRF) IN THE MANAGEMENT OF MULTIPLE GINGIVAL RECESSION: A CASE REPORT

Abstract

Gingival recession is clinically manifested by an apical displacement of the gingival tissues, leading to root surface exposure. It is a concern for both patients and clinician for several reasons such as root hypersensitivity, erosion, root caries, and esthetics. Recently, new techniques have been suggested for the surgical treatment of multiple adjacent recession type defects. The current case series introduce a novel, minimally invasive approach applicable for both isolated recession defects as well as multiple contiguous defects in the maxillary anterior region. This case series describes the use of the vestibular incision subperiosteal tunnel access (VISTA) technique in combination with platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) membrane for treating multiple gingival recession defects.