Effect of Free Gingival Graft on Gum Health
The Effect of Two Different Graft Positioning Techniques on Creeping Attachment in Free Gingival Graft Operations
This study is testing if a gum surgery using free gingival grafts can help improve gum health for people with gum recession in the front of their lower jaw.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 40 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 99 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Kutahya Health Sciences University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Kütahya) |
| Trial ID | NCT05604391 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study evaluates the impact of free gingival grafts on improving gum health by addressing gingival recession and increasing keratinized gingiva. Patients with gingival recession in the mandibular anterior region will be randomly assigned to receive grafts either coronally or apically. The study aims to measure the amount of 'creeping attachment' that occurs post-surgery, which is crucial for the long-term success of root closure treatments. Clinical measurements will be taken before and after the procedure to assess the effectiveness of the grafts.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are systemically healthy, non-smoking adults aged 18 and older with gingival recession in the mandibular anterior region.
Not a fit: Patients with systemic diseases, significant smoking habits, or those who have had recent periodontal surgery may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly improve gum health and aesthetics for patients suffering from gingival recession.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown varying degrees of success with free gingival grafts, indicating that this approach is well-established but still offers room for further exploration.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: 1. 18-99 years old 2. The patient does not have any systemic disease 3. Presence of at least one tooth with gingival recession in the mandibular anterior region 4. Excessive dentin sensitivity and impaired esthetics associated with recession 5. Identification of the enamel-cementum boundary in the shrinkage region 6. The tooth is alive and there are no irregularities, grooves, caries and restorations in the area to be treated. 7. No periodontal surgical treatment in the relevant areas in the last 24 months 8. Presence of adequate keratinized and attached gingiva in the donor area Exclusion Criteria: 1. Being outside the specified age range 2. Any contraindication for systematic periodontal surgery 3. Failure to define the enamel-cementum boundary in the withdrawal region 4. Presence of caries, restoration, root concavity in the area to be treated 5. Patients who smoke more than 10 cigarettes per day 6. Patients who use drugs that suppress the immune system or impair recovery 7. Patients using drugs that impair bleeding 8. Insufficient keratinized and attached gingiva in the donor area
Where this trial is running
Kütahya
- Kütahya Health Sciences University Faculty of Dentistry, Department of Periodontology — Kütahya, Turkey (Türkiye) (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Berceste Güler
- Email: berceste.guler@ksbu.edu.tr
- Phone: +05059359207
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.