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Healing After Connective Tissue Graft Harvesting in the Palatal Area With and Without Suture: A Randomized Controlled Trial
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Subepithelial connective tissue graft (SCTG) using the single incision technique, with and without suturing the palate for Wound Healing. Completed, enrolled 36 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
This study evaluated the outcomes in the early healing of palatal wounds after harvesting a subepithelial connective tissue graft (SCTG) using the single incision technique with placement of a collagen haemostatic sponge (CHS) without suturing the palate. The primary outcome of this study was to evaluate the early wound healing index (EHI).
Study Details
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Interventions
A SCTG was harvested using the single incision technique described by Hürzeler \& Weng. The palatal incisions were standardized to extend between the area between mesial of the canine and mesial of the first molar.In the Suture Group sites a cross- mattress suture and interrupted single sutures were performed using nylon 5-0 when appropriate. In the no Suture Group sites, no suture was performed. In both groups, a CHS was placed after removing the graft to achieve the haemostasis of the palate and subsequent compressed with gauze soaked in saline for 5 minutes.