Oral Mucosa Graft

The Impact of Preoperative Oral Health on Buccal Mucosa Graft Histology

“…16,17 Its high resistance and resilience to recurrent compression, stretching and shearing forces are partially explained by the lamina propria-oral epithelial interface, which is made up of connective tissue projections that increase surface area and provide resistance to overlying forces. 18 We intentionally designed the protocol for graft dissection and preparation in accordance with the technique described by Cavalcanti et al 7 with the goal of optimizing histological graft characteristics. Cavalcanti et al concluded that intermediate graft dissection, wherein a whitish macroscopic appearance is targeted, optimizes the balance between subepithelial connective tissue preservation and adipose and muscle tissue removal.…”

“…16,17 Its high resistance and resilience to recurrent compression, stretching and shearing forces are partially explained by the lamina propria-oral epithelial interface, which is made up of connective tissue projections that increase surface area and provide resistance to overlying forces. 18…”