Comparative evaluation of the efficacy of xenogeneic collagen matrix and platelet-rich fibrin in the treatment of gingival recession.

Aim: The main focus of the study is to determine the difference between the efficacy of xenogeneic collagen matrix (XCM) versus platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) adjunct to coronally advanced flap to treat the gingival recession.

Background: Because of esthetic concerns or root hypersensitivity, typical necessity dictates for buccal gingival recession treatment. This study was planned to evaluate and compare the efficacy of XCM with PRF in the treatment of the recessed gingiva.

Tetracycline as local drug delivery in treatment of chronic periodontitis: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Background: The aim of the present meta-analysis is to determine the efficacy of tetracycline group of antibiotics as local drug delivery agents in the treatment of chronic periodontitis.

Materials And Methods: MEDLINE, EBSCO, Cochrane database, and Google Scholar were used to identify studies in English published up to January 31, 2017. An additional hand search of relevant journals and of the bibliographies of the paper identified was also performed.

Patient Centered Outcomes in Periodontal Treatment-An Evidenced Based Approach.

Transformation of research into clinical practice is the most challenging step in evidence based dental practice. Designing the most reliable research with applicable endpoint evaluation is very important as it can lead to successful research outcomes that can be accepted in clinical practice. In the periodontal research few accepted endpoints are used frequently as they are believed to be the gold standard in measuring the periodontal disease and the treatment outcomes.