Topographical and histological analysis of keratinized mucosal grafts removal techniques an ex-vivo study in porcine mandibles

Abstract The aim of this study was to assess the surface and tissue quality of keratinized mucosa grafts (KMG) obtained using the conventional scalpel and mucotome techniques. This was an experimental in vitro/ex vivo study involving six porcine hemi-mandibles. Specimens were harvested using both th...

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Main Authors: Kleber Vinícius Rodrigues dos Santos, José Luiz Rodrigues Leles, Virgílio Moreira Roriz, Cláudio Rodrigues Leles
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Portfolio 2024-06-01
Series:Scientific Reports
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-024-58559-w