Complications of harvesting a connective tissue graft from the palate. A retrospective study and description of a new technique.

Within the limits of this study, this newly described "UPV/EHU technique" should be considered as a treatment option when harvesting a CTG, with minimal morbidity for patients. Connective tissue graft, pain, gingival recessions, wound healing, cosmetic periodontal plastic surgery, trap-door technique, "UPV/EHU technique".