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Modified approach for keratinized tissue augmentation in multiple teeth
Fecha
2017-11-01Registro en:
Journal of Indian Society of Periodontology, v. 21, n. 6, p. 512-516, 2017.
0975-1580
0972-124X
10.4103/jisp.jisp-332-16
2-s2.0-85042457463
Autor
Universidade Estadual Paulista (UNESP)
Institución
Resumen
This case report demonstrated a modified technique of free gingival graft (FGG) aiming to increase keratinized attached tissue in large recipient areas. A FGG to increase the amount of attached gingival tissue, facilitate oral hygiene, and prevent further clinical attachment loss was realized in two patients. Because the extensive recipient area, a modified technique was performed to obtain a smaller graft of the donor area. A template of the graft was made about 25%-30% smaller than the total recipient area. After graft removal, interspersed incisions were made in the upper and lower edges of it. After 9-24 months of follow-up, the final width of the keratinized tissue was 4.0-4.4 times larger in comparison to initial clinical condition. In conclusion, this FGG technique can be considered an alternative to gain sufficient amount of keratinized gingival tissue using a smaller graft.