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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]

No.  None at all.  All the biological cells are washed out.  Basically it's the collagen scaffold that remains and your own skin cells grow onto it.[/quote]
This article suggests that risks of disease transmission are very low, although not zero. https://www.verywellhealth.com/are-donor-tissues-and-grafts-safe-2549895
This UK dental group notes that "there is a very small risk of disease transmission [with gum allograft], although this risk is very low when proper screening and processing protocols are followed." https://london-dental-specialists.co.uk/choosing-the-right-gum-grafting-procedure-autograft-vs-allograft/  [/quote]

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