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This study aims to evaluate the effects of various suturing techniques and adhesive fixation on the stability of free gingival grafts (FGG).

Effect of Suturing and Adhesive Fixation on Free Gingival Graft Stability: An Ex‐Vivo Porcine‐Model Study

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Randomized trial evaluates suturing methods and adhesives for graft stability in porcine models, indicating important biomechanical effects.

This study aims to evaluate the effects of various suturing techniques and adhesive fixation on the stability of free gingival grafts (FGG).
Performed 94 FGG procedures on juvenile pig mandibles.
Evaluated eight fixation methods: seven suturing techniques and cyanoacrylate adhesive.
Measured outcomes of marginal tension and lateral tension at the graft margin.
HOC technique showed highest marginal stability with 3.82 (SD 1.35 N) and superior compressive resistance (0.76 (SD 0.48 N)) with p = 0.001 compared to MIL.
CC + H and VCC + H also demonstrated enhanced marginal stability (p < 0.05).
GLU achieved marginal stability of 3.45 (SD 3.2 N), comparable to HOC.

Agossa et al. (2026) studied this question.

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Randomized trial evaluates suturing methods and adhesives for graft stability in porcine models, indicating important biomechanical effects.