PRF dressing as a boon for FGG donor site; a clinico-histopathologic case report.

DR SNIGDHA BISWAS

doi:10.21276/ujds.2024.10.1.14

DR SNIGDHA BISWAS MDS

DOI: https://doi.org/10.21276/ujds.2024.10.1.14

Keywords: Palatal Dressing, Platelet rich fibrin, Free gingival graft, donor site, healing

Abstract

Aims and objectives: FGG is a widely used mucogingival surgery for gingival recession, but it has some disadvantages such as longer healing time and painful donor site. Reduction of this discomfort is possible by using an autologous biomaterial,PRF. The objectives of this study are to describe the favourable effects of PRF on the recovery of FGG donor sites and to compare the donor site’s healing with or without PRF.

Materials and methods: Two systemically healthy 19-year-old female patients who needed gingival augmentation were included in study. Procedure was carried out involving the palate as donor sites, wherein one patient’s donor site was allowed to heal conventionally and the other site was coated with PRF membrane to analyse differences in healing process.

Results: The results showed better and faster healing along with significantly reduced post operative pain of the PRF donor site as compare to the conventional site.

Conclusion: By accelerating the healing process, reducing patient suffering, and addressing one of the key concerns associated with the use of this treatment, this case study demonstrates PRF is an effective method in FGG patients.

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