Title
Comparative evaluation of VISTA using platelet-rich fibrin and placental membrane for multiple gingival recession
Authors
R. Nandini1*, Ramesh Amirisetty1, Lakshmi Anusha Dornipati2, B. Ravinder Reddy3, Neha Singh1 & B. Tanuja1
Affiliation
1Department of Periodontology, G. Pulla Reddy Dental College and Hospital, Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh, India; 2Department of Dental Surgery, RDH, Florida, US; 3Department of Periodontology, Tirumala Institute of Dental Sciences, Nizamabad, Telangana, India; *Corresponding author
R. Nandini - E-mail: nandinir20494@gmail.com; Phone: +91 8985031539
Ramesh Amirisetty - E-mail: rameshperio@gmail.com
Lakshmi Anusha Dornipati - E-mail: dla.dornipati@gmail.com
B. Ravinder Reddy - E-mail: ravinderb.reddy@gmail.com
Neha Singh - E-mail: neha0419neha@gmail.com
B. Tanuja – E-mail: dr.tanujareddy@gmail.com
Article Type
Research Article
Date
Received November 15, 2025; Revised December 15, 2025; Accepted December 15, 2025, Published December 15, 2025
Abstract
Gingival recession is a prevalent clinical problem and limited evidence exists comparing biological membranes used with the VISTA technique for its correction. Therefore, it is of interest to evaluate the effectiveness of VISTA combined with Platelet-Rich Fibrin (PRF) versus placental membrane in 20 sites with Miller’s Class I/II recession. Both groups demonstrated significant improvement in all clinical parameters-including RD, RW, CAL, WKG and GT—over a 6-month period (p<0.001). Intergroup comparisons revealed no statistically significant differences between PRF and placental membrane across all evaluated variables. Both biomaterials were equally effective when combined with the VISTA technique, supporting their interchangeable use in managing multiple gingival recessions.
Keywords
Gingival recession, Vestibular incision subperiosteal tunnel access (VISTA) technique, platelet-rich fibrin, placental membrane, root coverage, periodontal plastic surgery
Citation
Nandini et al. Bioinformation 21(12): 4837-4841 (2025)
Edited by
Hiroj Bagde
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.
