Healing Dynamics of Free Gingival Grafts; a Colorimetric and Volumetric Assessment

Gingival recession on vestibular surfaces of teeth is a frequent occurrence in patients with high standards of oral hygiene, affecting all types of teeth. During the last three decades, several surgical techniques have been proposed to treat single and multiple gingival recessions: pedicled flaps (laterally displaced (CDL) or coronally advanced (ACC) flaps), free gingival grafts (IGL), bilaminar techniques or procedures regenerative.

Inclusion Criteria:Male or female patients between 18 and 90 years oldPatients exhibiting deficient KT and indicated for FGG procedure (28)Good systemic health with absence of active periodontal diseasePlaque and bleeding index <20%Exclusion Criteria:Uncontrolled systemic diseaseHeavy smokers (> 10 cigarettes per day)Restorations that cannot be removed for proper treatmentPregnant or lactant women