The purpose of this clinical trial is planned to be conducted with 45 individuals aged between 18-65, with Cairo type I gingival recession and patients requiring free gingival surgery. It was aimed to investigate when the palatal mucosa will return to its previous volume in the donor area and the effect of smoking. The main questions it aims to answer are: * Evaluation of 3D volume change of the palatal donor area from which free gingival graft was taken * determining how long it takes for the palatal mucosa to regain its original shape and thickness Participants will be asked to comply with postoperative recommendations and pay attention to oral hygiene. If there is a comparison group: Researchers use it to see if smoking affects the volume change in the donor area. They will compare non-smokers with clinically healthy gums, 'light' smokers who report smoking less than 5 cigarettes per day and patients with clinically healthy gums, and ex-smokers with clinically healthy gums who have not smoked for 5 years.
Age range
18 Years – 65 Years
Sex
ALL
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Examination of volume change in the palatal donor region in smoking and non-smoking patients
Timeframe: 3 months