Title
Evaluation of soft tissue outcomes following keratinized tissue augmentation around dental implants using free gingival graft and xenogenic collagen matrix: A randomized clinical study
Authors
Deepali Engla*, Madhu Singh Ratre, Shaleen Khetarpal & Manish Verma
Affiliation
Department of Periodontology, Government College of Dentistry, Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India; *Corresponding author
Deepali Engla - E-mail: deepaliengla1997@gmail.com
Madhu Singh Ratre - E-mail: smadhu16feb@yahoo.co.in
Shaleen khetarpal - E-mail: drshaleenk@gmail.com
Manish Verma - E-mail: Idamanish@yahoo.co.in
Article Type
Research Article
Date
Received February 1, 2026; Revised February 28, 2026; Accepted February 28, 2026, Published February 28, 2026
Abstract
Soft tissue augmentation around dental implants is essential for long-term peri-implant health, yet the comparative efficacy of different soft tissue techniques remains unclear. Therefore, it is of interest to evaluate changes in keratinized tissue width (KTW), soft tissue thickness (STT) and peri-implant health parameters at 1, 3 and 6 months post-surgery. Results show that FGG significantly outperforms XCM in enhancing keratinized tissue (KT) and improving clinical outcomes such as probing depth (PD) and bleeding on probing (BOP). Both techniques demonstrate effectiveness, but FGG remains the preferred option for achieving optimal peri-implant tissue health. This study advances knowledge by highlighting the superior effectiveness of FGG in soft tissue management around implants.
Keywords
Dental implants, free gingival graft, peri-implant health, soft tissue augmentation, xenogenic collagen matrix
Citation
Engla et al. Bioinformation 22(2): 1193-1197 (2026)
Edited by
Ritik Kashwani
ISSN
0973-2063
Publisher
License
This is an Open Access article which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly credited. This is distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License.
