Peri-Implant Soft Tissue Augmentation Using a Free Connective Tissue Graft With an Epithelial Collar

A prospective randomized interventional clinical trial (RCT) with a parallel-group design is planned. The study sample will include 32 patients randomly allocated into two groups according to the surgical intervention performed. In the first group, a free connective tissue graft with an epithelial collar will be used. In the second group, a free connective tissue graft without an epithelial collar will be used. In the postoperative period, assessment of changes in the width of keratinized mucosa, soft tissue thickness, pain severity, postoperative swelling, and patient quality of life will be performed.