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Simplified Free Gingival Graft Around Implants Using Medical Grade Tissue Cyanoacrylate: A Case Series Report
Dong-Seok Sohn1, Mark Kwon2, Hyung-Gyun Kim1
1Department of Dentistry and Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Catholic University Medical Center of Daegu, Republic of Korea.
The Journal of Oral Implantology
|April 21, 2022
Summary
This study introduces a simplified free gingival graft (FGG) technique for dental implants using cyanoacrylate tissue adhesive. This method offers a faster, less technique-sensitive alternative to traditional suturing for increasing attached gingiva.
Area of Science:
- Periodontology
- Dental Implantology
- Biomaterials
Background:
- Free gingival graft (FGG) procedures are standard for augmenting attached keratinized gingiva around teeth and implants.
- Conventional FGG relies on suturing, which is time-consuming and technically demanding.
- Medical-grade cyanoacrylate tissue adhesive presents a potential alternative for graft stabilization.
Purpose of the Study:
- To demonstrate simplified free gingival graft (FGG) procedures around dental implants utilizing cyanoacrylate tissue adhesive.
- To present follow-up results of this simplified FGG technique in a clinical setting.
Main Methods:
- A simplified free gingival graft (FGG) technique was employed for dental implant cases.
- Medical-grade cyanoacrylate tissue adhesive was used to secure the graft, replacing traditional sutures.
- Clinical follow-up assessments were conducted to evaluate graft stability and integration.
Main Results:
- The cyanoacrylate-stabilized FGG procedure was successfully demonstrated around dental implants.
- Preliminary follow-up results indicate the efficacy of this simplified approach in graft stabilization.
- The technique appears to overcome the time and technical challenges associated with conventional suturing.
Conclusions:
- Simplified free gingival graft (FGG) procedures using cyanoacrylate offer a viable alternative to suturing around dental implants.
- This technique shows promise for efficient augmentation of attached keratinized gingiva.
- Further clinical studies are warranted to confirm long-term outcomes and broader applicability.
