American Academy of Facial Esthetics
Study Purpose and Objectives: This study will utilize calcium hydroxylapatite (CaHA) to treat recession and hypersensitivity of the gums. The objectives of the study are: 1. to study the quality and quantity of changes in attached gums resulting from Radiesse(+) injections in the gingival tissue; 2. to determine the efficacy of Radiesse(+) in the reduction of tooth hypersensitivy caused by exposed roots relating to gingival recession; 3. to determine the efficacy of Radiesse(+) in the treatment of mild and moderate gingival recession.
Recession of the gingiva or gums, is a prevalent condition in the U.S. population. Gum recession can start early in life, with \~27% of people 15-25 years experiencing recession. The frequency of gum recession increases with age, with 70.3% of adults 45-60 years and \~100% of adults will experience gum recession in their lifetime. Recession of the gums is defined as the shift of the marginal gingiva from its normal position on the crown of the tooth to the levels on the root surface beyond the cemento-enamel junction. Whereas many dental conditions go unnoticed by patients, gum recession can…
Inclusion Criteria: * • Patient selection criteria will be limited to male or female patients between the ages of 20-70 years old. * Patient must be in good medical health * Patient has no active periodontal gum disease or inflammation of the gums * Has thin or intermediate gum collar around the teeth * Has mild to moderate gum recession as determined by the AAFE Gingival Recession Classification * Tooth/teeth to be treated for this study to include teeth numbers 5 - 12 and 21 - 28 (see image below) * Written informed consent has been obtained * Written authorization for Use an…
This intervention consists of calcium hydroxylapatite injections into the attached gingiva of a patient who has gingival recession to stabilize, grow and reverse gingival recession. These injections will also reduce tooth hypersensitivty in the affected teeth.
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