Evaluating changes in gum grafts around dental implants

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This study aims to assess the stability of free gingival graft dimensions around dental implants, focusing on differences between smokers and non-smokers. It involves two groups of patients, each receiving free gingival grafts, with clinical measurements taken at multiple time points using an intraoral digital scanner. The study will evaluate wound healing and tissue stability over a six-month period, providing insights into the effects of smoking on graft stability.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Periodontal and peri-implant tissue health
* Good oral hygiene (plaque accumulation \<20%)
* Either around the functioning implant or in patients scheduled for second-stage surgery following implant surgery \<2 mm keratinized gingiva on the vestibular side of the implant
* No systemic disease and medication use that may affect soft tissue healing.
* Volunteering to participate in the study

Exclusion Criteria:

* Systemic disease that is a contraindication to the surgical procedure,
* Uncontrolled diabetes (HbA1c \> 7),
* Being pregnant or breastfeeding,
* Autoimmune and/or inflammatory diseases of the oral cavity,
* Active periodontal disease,
* Incorrectly positioned implants

Where it's running

• Biruni University
  Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye) Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Ayse E Selman
• Email: aselman@biruni.edu.tr
• Phone: +905366393184

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.