Free Gingival Graft Versus Connective Tissue Graft

Efficacy of Free Gingival Graft Versus Connective Tissue Graft in the Treatment of Gingival Recessions at the Lower Incisors: a RCT

This study wil compare FGG and CTG for recession coverage in the anterior mandibula.

Inclusion Criteria:

• ASA type I and II subjects
• Localized Gingival Recessions
• Recessions Cairo RT I-II-III
• FMPS < 10%
• FMBS< 10%
• <10 cigs/ day
• No contra-indication against oral surgical interventions
• Patient is able to give inform consent

Exclusion Criteria:

• Infection (local or systemic). Each infection will be evaluated prior to study procedure for suitability. Patients with gingivitis or local infection (fracture, apical reaction) will undergo a dental treatment prior to entering the study. In case of systemic infection, the evaluation will be based on medical anamneses, and if necessary will be referred to relevant medical tests.
• ASA type > II
• Current pregnancy or breastfeeding women
• Alcoholism or chronically drug abuse
• Smokers, ≳ 10 cigarettes per day
• Immunocompromised patients
• Uncontrolled diabetes
• Untreated periodontitis
• History of previous periodontal surgery (mucogingival or other) on the teeth to be included
• Presence of severe tooth malposition, rotation or significant version of the tooth to be treated
• Conditions or circumstances, in the opinion of the investigator, which would prevent completion of study participation or interfere with analysis of study results, such as history of no-compliance or unreliability