03 October 2023: Clinical Research
Evaluating the Efficacy of Platelet-Rich Fibrin Matrix versus Subepithelial Connective Tissue Grafts in Dental Root Coverage: A Comparative Study Using Modified Ruben’s Technique
Justina P. Louis 1DEF , Jasmine M. Crena 1DEF , P.S.G. Prakash 1CEF* , Sangeetha Subramanian 1BDE , Dhayanand John Victor 1ACEF , Thodur Madapusi Balaji 2CEF , Bassam Zidane 3ADE , Manea Musa Musleh Al-Ahmari 4CDE , Nassreen H. Albar 5BDF , Ibrahim F. Halawani 6ADF , Khalid J. Alzahrani 6AEF , Abdullah F. Halawani 7AEF , Shankargouda Patil 8DEF*DOI: 10.12659/MSM.941473
Med Sci Monit 2023; 29:e941473
Table 2 Intragroup comparison of clinical parameters at baseline, 6 months, and 12 months in the control group: full mouth plaque scores (FMPS), full mouth bleeding scores (FMBS), probing sulcus depth at surgical site (PSDS), clinical attachment level at the surgical site (CALS), gingival position/recession height (GP), width of attached gingiva (WAGS), and thickness of attached gingiva (TAGS).
| Clinical parameter | Baseline to 6 months | P value | 6–12 months | P value | Baseline to 12 months | P value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMPS | 16.86±4.34 | 21.4±5.75 | 0.167 | 22.6±4.74 | ||
| FMBS | 13.53±2.94 | 17.2±50 | 0.483 | 15.93±6.06 | 0.159 | |
| PSDS | 2.06±0.79 | 1.47±0.63 | – | 1.46±0.63 | ||
| CALS | 4.66±1.79 | 0.66±1.79 | – | 0.66±1.79 | ||
| GP | 2.53±1.18 | 0.33±0.89 | – | 0.33±0.89 | ||
| WAGS | 1.26±1.33 | 3.26±1.09 | – | 3.26±1.09 | ||
| TAGS | 1.26±0.8 | 3.2±0.77 | – | 3.2±0.77 |