8 Questions
What is the range of thickness for any given graft in optimum conditions?
1-1.5 mm
How much do soft tissue grafts placed on bone shrink by?
25%
During which phase does revascularization occur for soft tissue grafts placed on a connective tissue recipient bed?
Revascularization phase
What happens during the initial phase of healing for soft tissue grafts?
Re-epithelialization of the graft
What occurs during the revascularization phase for soft tissue grafts?
Re-establishment of circulation
When is the tissue maturation phase for soft tissue grafts?
11-42 days
What connects blood vessels of the recipient bed and graft tissue during revascularization phase?
(Anastomosis)
What happens to the number of blood vessels in the transplant during tissue maturation phase?
Decreases
Test your knowledge on the healing process of soft tissue grafts following grafting procedures. Learn about the optimal thickness of grafts, shrinkage rates based on recipient bed type, and the three phases of healing according to Oliver et al. (1968).
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