Non-Submerged De-Epithelialized Free Gingival Graft Versus Conventional Free Gingival Graft

Esthetic Evaluation of Non-Submerged De-Epithelialized Free Gingival Graft (Ns-dFGG) Versus Conventional Free Gingival Graft (cFGG) for the Augmentation of The Keratinized Mucosa: Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial

The goal of this (study type: RCT) is to learn if the use of the non-submerged de-epithelized FGG will result in better esthetic outcomes in adults. The main questions that it aims to answer are:

• Does this procedure increase the width of keratinized tissue?
• Does this procedure increase the depth of the vestibule? Researchers will compare this technique with the gold standard using the FGG to evaluate which technique provides better esthetics.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Adult patients: 18-60.
• Insufficient width of keratinized mucosa, that is less than 2 mm.
• Lower anterior areas.
• Good oral hygiene.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Systemic conditions that prevent the patient from undergoing minor oral surgical procedures or hinder the healing process.
• Patient undertaking radiotherapy or chemotherapy.
• Smokers.
• Pregnant females