Optimized Healing of the Donor Wound Area with Ora-Aid, the Miracle Mix Containing Polymers and Vitamin E: A Case Series

Abstract

Aim: To assess the donor site (in the palate) wound healing in free gingival graft (FGG) procedures after the placement of Ora-aid wound dressing. Methods: A total of five patients who underwent treatment for isolated gingival recession with free gingival graft procedure were enrolled for the study. The palatal donor site was covered with Ora-aid instead of the traditional acrylic stent.The various parameters assessed were: thickness of palate, pain using the visual analogue scale (VAS), measurement of size of surgical wound, wound healing assessment, direct visual assessment of oedema, suppuration, haemorrhage and necrosis and patient satisfaction through direct interaction/communication. Thus, the purpose of this case series was an objective observation of the donor site after the placement of Oraaid dressing. Results: All of the enrolled subjects showed significant improvement of the wound healing parameters. No untoward post-operative complications were reported. Conclusion: Ora-aid can contribute to a substantial reduction in patient discomfort and thus can be a substitute for the acrylic stent