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A free gingival graft for gum recession leaves one with 2 wounds and 14 days to heal. alloderm leaves with 1 wound but heals 2 to 6 mos.choose which?

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Wound healing: This is a decision best made by a gum specialist, a Periodontist, AFTER you have been examined. Treatment decisions are made after differential diagnosis.

Answered 12/11/2017

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