Comparing Free Gingival Graft and Palatal Pedicle Graft for Dental Implants
Author Information
Author(s): Khoshkhou Hossein, Yaghobee Siamak, Kharrazi Fard Mohammadjavad, Etemadi Mahsa, Mohseni Salehi Monfared Seyed Hossein
Primary Institution: Tehran University of Medical Sciences
Hypothesis
This study aimed to compare the clinical and postoperative outcomes of free gingival graft (FGG) and palatal pedicle graft (PPG) techniques following peri-implant soft tissue augmentation.
Conclusion
The use of PPG in soft tissue augmentation demonstrated more keratinized tissue width formation and less postoperative morbidity compared to FGG.
Supporting Evidence
- Group 2 (PPG) showed a higher increase in keratinized tissue width and vestibular depth at 1 and 3 months.
- The surface shrinkage differences were not statistically significant between the groups.
- Patients in the PPG group reported significantly less pain from days 3 to 8 compared to the FGG group.
Takeaway
This study looked at two ways to help gums around dental implants. One method worked better for making the gums thicker and caused less pain.
Methodology
A randomized controlled trial with 42 patients assigned to receive either FGG or PPG, measuring keratinized tissue width and patient-reported outcomes.
Potential Biases
Blinding was not possible for patients and surgeons, which may introduce bias in reporting outcomes.
Limitations
The study had a short follow-up period and did not use a split-mouth design, which could have reduced individual variability.
Participant Demographics
35 patients completed the study, with a mean age of 50.06 years in the FGG group and 52.11 years in the PPG group.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.05
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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