The aim of this study was to evaluate the potential of L-PRF in increasing the width of the keratinsed mucosa around implants. Furthermore, it was assessed whether this surgery was associated with significantly less post-operative discomfort for the patient compared to Free Gingival Graft surgery. L-PRF for increasing keratinised mucosa around implants.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
8
split-mouth design, randomized L-PRF membranes vs. free gingival graft
split-mouth design, randomized L-PRF membranes vs. free gingival graft
Amount of keratinised tissues
measurements of changes in amount of keratinised tissues
Time frame: Measurements were performed pre-operatively (using lugol staining) and 3 months after surgery (using lugol staining). Results will be presented in the final paper.
Post-op pain assessment
Post-operative pain assessment via VAS-scales
Time frame: Visual analogue scales were handed out after surgery and were collected 1 week post-operatively. Results will be presented in the final paper.
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