Extracellular matrix based scaffolding technologies for periodontal and peri implant soft tissue regeneration

J Periodontol. 2019 Sep 1

Tavelli L, McGuire MK, Zucchelli G, Rasperini G, Feinberg SE, Wang HL, Giannobile WV

Study objectives

The aim of this review was to discuss the properties, clinical application, and limitations of extracellular matrix (ECM)-based scaffold technologies in periodontal and peri-implant soft tissue augmentation when used as alternatives to autogenous soft tissue grafts.

Key points

Different processing methods for the creation of cell-free constructs resulting in preservation of the extracellular matrices influence the characteristics and behavior of scaffolding biomaterials.

Adapted from Tavelli L et al., J Periodontol. 2019 Sep 1, for more info about this publication click HERE