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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP, I am considering options for this myself now. My doctor didn't present pinhole as an option, but my research suggests that it might have a lower success rate and might not be covered by insurance. Getting a second opinion soon but it does seem like using donor gums vs your own might be much less painful and have less recovery time.[/quote]
Are there risks in using donor tissue with regards to viruses, etc?[/quote]

I don’t think it’s an infection risk due to the way the tissue is prepared.

However, I consulted with two oral surgeons who do grafts and implants exclusively. Both avoid Allograft/donor tissue when possible. They explained to me that the risk of complications and the durability of the result are both better when they use the patient’s own tissue (autologous graft). That said, sometimes it is necessary to use donor tissue when they cannot successfully harvest the amount needed from the roof of the patient’s mouth.[/quote]

It DOES take additional experience and the right technique to successfully use allograft.  Perhaps your docs don't have the skills.  I had 10 teeth grafted with Allograft.  My periodontist knows what he's doing.

Allograft is the ONLY way I'd do any gum grafting.I have the successful outcome to show for it.[/quote]

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