Fascia lata: utilization and applications in dental therapy: a comprehensive review

Fernando Rosas López Portillo; Martha Viridiana González Jiménez; Cinthia Lizbeth Reyna Solís; Martha Lilia Soberanes Galindo; Adelina Rocha López; Gloria Elena Guzmán Celaya; Anel Karely Olivas Velázquez; Ingryd Fabiola Molina Angulo; Cristhal Duque Urióstegui; Alan I. Valderrama Treviño

doi:10.18203/2349-2902.isj20251414

Authors

Fernando Rosas López Portillo Department of Graduate Clinic of Oral Rehabilitat, Autonomous University of Sinaloa, Mexico
Martha Viridiana González Jiménez Department of Teaching Clinic, Autonomous University of Sinaloa, Mexico
Cinthia Lizbeth Reyna Solís Department of Teaching Clinic, Autonomous University of Sinaloa, Mexico
Martha Lilia Soberanes Galindo Department of Teaching Clinic, Autonomous University of Sinaloa, Mexico
Adelina Rocha López Department of Endodontics Clinic, Autonomous University of Sinaloa, Mexico
Gloria Elena Guzmán Celaya Department of Periodontics Clinic, Autonomous University of Sinaloa, Mexico
Anel Karely Olivas Velázquez Department of Community and Preventive Clinic, Autonomous University of Sinaloa, Mexico
Ingryd Fabiola Molina Angulo Department of Periodontics Clinic, Autonomous University of Sinaloa, Mexico
Cristhal Duque Urióstegui Department of Orthodontics, NOVA, Mexico City, Mexico
Alan I. Valderrama Treviño Department of Biomedical Research, UNAM, Mexico City, Mexico

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18203/2349-2902.isj20251414

Keywords:

Odontology, Fascia lata, Tissue transplantation, Regenerative medicine, Periodontal regeneration

Abstract

Fascia lata has been identified as an alternative biomaterial in dentistry for tissue regeneration and transplantation. Its efficacy has been demonstrated in alveolar ridge reconstruction, management of gingival recessions, and guided bone regeneration. These applications are attributed to its inherent elasticity, biocompatibility, and the relative ease of donor tissue procurement, positioning it as a viable substitute for autologous connective tissue grafts. Compositional analyses reveal the presence of collagen, hyaluronic acid, fibroblasts, and telocytes-cells integral to tissue repair and regeneration. Two graft modalities exist: autografts and allografts, both subjected to lyophilization and gamma irradiation to mitigate immunogenic responses. Compared to palatal connective tissue grafts, fascia lata grafts exhibit reduced postoperative morbidity by limiting surgical intervention to a single site. Furthermore, its function as a biological membrane promotes mesenchymal cell differentiation into osteoblasts, thereby enhancing osteoinductive capacity. Notwithstanding these benefits, residual genetic material persists in allografts post-processing. Given these attributes, fascia lata represents a promising candidate for advancing periodontal regenerative therapies.

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