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Dr. Pamela K. McClain DDS

United States of America, Aurora

Pamela K. McClain, DDS, maintains a private practice limited to periodontics and is an associate clinical professor in the Department of Surgical Dentistry at the University of Colorado School of Dental Medicine Anschutz Medical Campus. Dr McClain is a diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology and a past president of the American Academy of Periodontology as well as the American Academy of Periodontology Foundation. She has received a number of prestigious awards for her research, lectures on a variety of topics in the United States and abroad, and has 26 publications in professional journals and books.

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International Journal of Periodontics & Restorative Dentistry, 1/2015
DOI: 10.11607/prd.1888, PubMed ID (PMID): 25734712Pages 98-103, Language: EnglishSchallhorn, Rachel A. / McClain, Pamela K. / Charles, Allan / Clem, Donald / Newman, Michael G.

Evaluation of a Porcine Collagen Matrix Used to Augment Keratinized Tissue and Increase Soft Tissue Thickness Around Existing Dental Implants

Implant-supported prostheses often present with mucogingival deficiencies that may cause esthetic or hygienic issues. These issues may present as limited or no keratinized tissue, irregular soft tissue contour or concavity, and gray "showthrough" of the implant abutment and root forms. An interpositional soft tissue graft substitute that generates keratinized tissue and increases soft tissue thickness would be beneficial, as it would reduce donor site morbidity and be available in unlimited, off-the-shelf supply. Thirty patients were assessed as part of a multicenter, practice-based evaluation of the material. A xenogeneic collagen matrix was placed as an interpositional graft on the buccal aspect of implant sites; sites were reassessed at 6 months posttreatment. Results indicated that the collagen matrix increased tissue thickness and keratinized tissue around existing dental implants.
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