Patient outcomes following subepithelial connective tissue graft and free gingival graft procedures
Patient outcomes following subepithelial connective tissue graft and free gingival graft procedures
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DOI:
10.1902/jop.2008.070325
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发表时间:
2008-03-01
影响因子:
4.3
通讯作者:
Tatakis, Dirnitris N.
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作者:
Wessel, Jeffrey R.;Tatakis, Dirnitris N.
Background: Subepithelial connective tissue grafts (CTGs) and free gingival grafts (FGGs) are common periodontal procedures with similar indications; however, they may differ regarding patient outcomes. Reports on postoperative periodontal patient outcomes are limited. The aim of this observational trial was to compare patient-based outcomes for CTGs and FGGs.Methods: Patients who received CTG or FGG completed postoperative questionnaires at 3 days and 3 weeks to assess pain, number of analgesic pills taken, and number of days pills were taken. Postoperative pain was assessed using a visual analog scale (VAS).Results: Twenty-three subjects (12 CTGs and 11 FGGs) completed the study. Differences between CTG and FGG groups in VAS pain scores at 3 days did not reach statistical significance. The proportion of subjects reporting pain in the palate at 3 days was significantly greater for FGG (P