Open AccessComparison of Xenogeneic Collagen Matrix vs. Free Gingival Grafts to Increase the Zone of Keratinized Mucosa Around Functioning Implants
Author(s) -
Jimmy Vellis,
Ahmad Kutkut,
Mohanad AlSabbagh
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
implant dentistry
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.538
H-Index - 65
eISSN - 1538-2982
pISSN - 1056-6163
DOI - 10.1097/id.0000000000000842
Subject(s) - bleeding on probing , gingival recession , dentistry , medicine , implant , surgery , periodontitis
To evaluate the effectiveness of collagen matrix (CM) grafts as an alternative to free gingival grafts (FGGs) in increasing the zone of keratinized tissue (KT) around dental implants.