 Further, all patients are advised to rinse with a 0.12 chlorhexidine gluconate solution ParoEx, Butler, Kriftel, Germany for 2 minutes bd for 5 to 7 weeks after surgery. During this time, all patients have to refrain from individual mechanical plaque control and thus are seen every other week for control and gentle cleaning of the teeth. In addition, 400 mg ibuprofen qd is prescribed for patients comfort if necessary. If soft tissue dehiscence is noted the patient is advised to use a 1 chlorhexidine gluconate gel Chlorhexamed 1 Gel, GlaxoSmithKline, Bühl, Germany twice daily. Sutures are retained as long as they maintained closure.18 Seven to 8 days after surgery wound healing is classified according to the Early Wound-Healing Index EWI. 