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Abstract

The aim was to observe the gain in keratinized tissue width using apically positioned flap (APF) along with injectable-platelet rich fibrin (i-PRF) and collagen membrane.Keratinized gingiva around dental implants may enhance aesthetics, facilitate restorative procedures and plaque control.Tissue engineering materials have recently gained popularity in periodontal plastic surgeries because autogenous grafts are associated with significant patient morbidity.In the patient-centered era, minimally invasive patient friendly technique to augment keratinized gingiva should be developed.Fifty-four years old sytemically healthy female patient was referred from department of prosthodontics for keratinized gingiva reconstruction.APF along with collagen membrane soaked in i-PRF was performed and followed-up for 3 months.Keratinized tissue width increased from 1mm preoperatively to 3mm after 4 weeks of surgery.This augmented width remains stable up to 3 months of follow-up i-PRF along with collagen membrane could be a promising technique to augment keratinized gingiva.