Bovine Collagen Promotes Human Gum Healing

Bovine-derived collagen can enhance the healing of gum tissues researchers have found . German and Swiss researchers investigated the possibility of using collagen extracted from bovine pericardium to form a support mechanism for connective tissues used to repair receding gums and exposed roots . The study involved 14 otherwise healthy no-smoker patients who had at least one area of gum recession . After performing a routine teeth cleaning , the researchers implanted the bovine-derived collagen and sutured in place for 2weeks After 6 months the treated areas were evaluated and all showed signs of improved tissue root coverage where the gum recession had been . The researchers concluded that the bovine-derived collagen acts as a scaffold and was integrated by the patients’ own connective tissue , thus correction the gum recession area over the exposed tooth root.