Two Different Graft Harvesting Techniques Applied in Localized Gingival Recessions

Clinical Comparison of Two Different Graft Harvesting Techniques Applied in Localized Gingival Recessions

The primary purpose of this study is to compare the root coverage rate of the gingival unit-shaped connective tissue graft, obtained by intraoral de-epithelization, with the traditional de-epithelialized free gingival graft in localized recessions of anterior and premolar teeth. In addition, it is aimed to compare the postoperative gingival thickness between the two techniques. The secondary aim is to search the effects of both techniques on periodontal parameters and to evaluate patient-centered outcomes.

In this split-mouth randomized controlled trial, the coin toss method will determine test and control groups. In both groups, connective tissue graft with a trapezoidal flap design will be applied to the recession area. To obtain the connective tissue graft, the gingival unit graft will be de-epithelialized in the test group.

In this split-mouth randomized controlled trial, the coin toss method will determine test and control groups. In both groups, connective tissue graft with a trapezoidal flap design will be applied to the recession area. To obtain the connective tissue graft, the traditional free gingival graft will be de-epithelialized in the control group.

In both groups, connective tissue graft with a trapezoidal flap design will be applied to the recession area.

Gingival thickness in the mid-buccal of the recession defect measured with an endodontic spreader and digital recordings

Visual analog scale where higher scores mean a worse outcome and has a minimum value of 0 and a maximum value of 10

Inclusion Criteria: American Society of Anesthesiologists physical status class 1 and 2 patients,healthy patients Nonsmokers Periodontally healthy patients Localized gingival recessions (Miller I, II, and Cairo I recessions with a depth of recession of at least 2 mm) in anterior and premolar teeth Exclusion Criteria: Medically compromised patients, especially uncontrolled diabetes Pregnancy, lactation, or suspicion of pregnancy, Poor oral hygiene Recessions associated with caries or restoration

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