Randomised controlled trial comparing modified VISTA and gum drop techniques in multiple adjacent gingival recession defects

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.