Evaluation of De-epithelized Connective Tissue Grafts and Modified Combined Approach for Connective Tissue Grafts

Inclusion Criteria * systemically healthy subjects; * able to give informed consent; * age ≥ 18 years; * requiring palatal tissue harvesting for soft tissue augmentation in the oral cavity Exclusion Criteria: * subjects with periodontal diseases; * subjects with poor oral hygiene of \>30% plaque index; * pregnant or lactating females; * subjects taking medication with any known effect on the periodontal soft tissues; * subjects with pathology in the oral cavity causing any degree of pain; * subjects wearing removable or fixed prothesis that is in contact with the donor site an * those with allergies to painkillers including ibuprofen and paracetamol.