The Evaluation of Free Gingival Graft Operations Around Implant or Teeth on Quality of Life

The Evaluation of Free Gingival Graft Operations Around Implant or Teeth on Quality of Life: Parallel-controlled Prospective Clinical Trial

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the quality of life of patients who underwent FGG surgery around the natural tooth and as a second surgery after the implant operation, in comparison with general oral health assesment index(GOHAI).

Thirty-two participants were included who were referred to the periodontology clinic suffering insufficient keratinized gingiva / mucosa deficiency around the implant and / or tooth/teeth. GOHAI-total and GOHAI psychological impact, functional limitation, pain and discomfort, behavioral impact subcategories were recorded at before and postoperative first week and 30th day. Also, satisfaction questionnaires, number of painkillers and visual analog scale values were recorded.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Non-smoking
• Teeth and implants with keratinized gingiva width <1 mm
• A healthy periodontal and peri-implant condition
• Patients who didn't have ever experience periodontal surgery had first oral surgery experience with dental FGG operation for the first time
• Patients who underwent implant surgery for the first oral surgery experience
• Maximum two teeth/implants on recipient area

Exclusion Criteria:

• Patients receiving any medication to disrupt wound healing
• Lactation or pregnancy
• Caries or defects on the tooth root surface
• Periapical lesion in the recipient area active periodontal disease
• Patients who have previously had periodontal or oral surgery experiences