Comparison of Graft Quality and Patient Morbidity Following Palatal Harvesting.

Inclusion Criteria: * 18 years of age or greater, * Patients with no reported systemic diseases, * Healthy periodontium or demonstrating stable periodontal condition following conventional periodontal therapy, * Full mouth plaque score (FMPS) and full mouth bleeding score (FMBS) of \< 15%, * Clinical indication for periodontal plastic surgery utilizing CTG to treat either a single or a maximum of two recession defects (Miller class I, II) around natural teeth * No history of previous palatal harvesting Exclusion Criteria: * Pregnancy * Systemic condition that generally precludes surgical therapy or that could influence the outcome of therapy (e.g. Diabetes with HbA1c \> 7%, INR \> 3 etc.) * Non-compensated systemic disease * Poor oral hygiene with full mouth plaque score (FMPS) and full mouth bleeding score (FMBS) \> 20% at baseline * Inadequate endodontic treatment or tooth mobility at the site of surgery * Radiographic evidence of bone loss