Keep smiling: Collagen matrix promotes gum healing around exposed roots
Monday, March 5, 2012 - 12:32
in Health & Medicine
Receding gums often result in tooth sensitivity and can lead to decay of the root and persistent inflammation of the gum. New research demonstrates that a novel method using bovine collagen is able to enhance gum healing. This resulted in thicker margins around the tooth and, in over half the cases, complete coverage of exposed roots.