Journal of Oral Science Research ›› 2021, Vol. 37 ›› Issue (12): 1135-1138.DOI: 10.13701/j.cnki.kqyxyj.2021.12.016

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Clinical Effect of CGF Application on Palatal Wound Healing after Free Gingival Graft Harvesting

LIANG Yuan1,2, LUO Yi1, SHEN Jingtao1, WANG Si2,3, ZHOU Qiao1,3   

  1. 1. Department of Dental Implantation, The Affiliated Hospital of Stomatology, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing 401147, China;
    2. Chongqing Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases and Biomedical Sciences, Chongqing 401147, China;
    3. Chongqing Municipal Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedical Engineering of Higher Education, Chongqing 401147, China
  • Received:2021-05-10 Published:2021-12-17

Abstract: Objective: To compare the healing effect between concentrated growth factor (CGF) membranes and conventional treatment for palatal wounds, resulting from free gingival graft (FGG) harvesting. Methods: Thirty patients requiring FGG were included in this study. After FGG harvesting, CGF group (n=16) received CGF membranes and iodoform sponges at the palatal wound while control group (n=14) only receiving iodoform sponges. Wound healing area of the palatal wound, mucosal condition, and postoperative pain were assessed 3, 7, 14, and 30 days after operation. Results: CGF group healed better on the palatal wound (P<0.05) than that of control group except for 3 days of follow-up. As for postsurgical mucosal state, CGF group had more favorable outcomes immediately after operation and 3 and 7 days postoperation (P<0.05). At 30 days postoperation, both groups showed total recovery. Further, control group experienced higher pain level and discomfort P<0.05) until the 14th day. Conclusion: CGF membranes significantly promote the healing process and soothe the postsurgical pain for palatal wound healing.

Key words: concentrated growth factor, wound healing, pain, free gingival graft