Title
Randomised controlled trial comparing modified VISTA and gum drop techniques in multiple adjacent gingival recession defects
Authors
Nidhi Prasad*, Vidya Sekhar, Sumit Malhotra & Mamta Singh
Affiliation
Department of Periodontology and Oral Implantology, ITS dental college, Muradnagar, Ghaziabad Utter Pradesh, India; *Corresponding author
Nidhi Prasad - E-mail: periodont94@gmail.com
Vidya Sekhar - E-mail: vidyasekhar@its.edu.in
Sumit Malhotra - E-mail: sumitmalhotra@its.edu.in
Mamta Singh - E-mail: singh.mamtanbd@gmail.com
Article Type
Research Article
Date
Received July 1, 2025; Revised July 31, 2025; Accepted July 31, 2025, Published July 31, 2025
Abstract
Gingival recession compromises aesthetics and oral health, with multiple adjacent defects posing a greater clinical challenge. This randomized controlled trial compared the effectiveness of Modified VISTA (m-VISTA) and Gum Drop Technique (GDT) in treating multiple Miller’s Class I and II recessions. Thirty-two sites were evaluated for key clinical parameters at baseline and 3 months postoperatively. Both techniques significantly improved gingival parameters, with GDT showing greater reduction in recession depth and gingival thickness. Hence, both m-VISTA and GDT are effective, minimally invasive options, with GDT offering slightly superior clinical gains in the short term.
Keywords
Gingival recession defects, gum drop technique (GDT), Modified VISTA, m-VISTA, Platelet rich fibrin (PRF)
Citation
Prasad et al. Bioinformation 21(7): 2161-2165 (2025)
Edited by
Hiroj Bagde, PhD
ISSN
0973-2063
Publisher
License
This is an Open Access article which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly credited. This is distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License.
