When doing a gingival graft, do you get better results when using the patients own tissue or cadaver tissue? Which method do you use on a regular basis?
I use both methods equally. It depends on the type of graft needed and what needs to be accomplished. If the tissue is thin and fragile, the palatal tissue works best, but if you have thick enough tissue and just recession, then donor tissue works just fine. I try to use donor tissue when possible because patients appreciate the easier healing. Donor tissue techniques are much more difficult and not as forgiving, so some clinicians choose not use it.
