Evaluating ways to protect the palate after gum graft removal

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 evaluates different techniques for protecting the palate after harvesting a soft-tissue graft for periodontal surgery. It aims to assess patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) related to healing and pain using various protective methods, including a vacuum-formed retainer, a 3D printed acrylic resin stent, and a flowable resin composite stent. Additionally, the study will analyze the healing of palatal tissue through photographic and 3D volumetric changes, as well as the time required for fabrication and adjustments of each technique.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* At least 18 years of age
* Healthy or Mild controlled systemic diseases with no functional limitations (ASA I or ASA II)
* Sites with 1 to 3 teeth or implants requiring soft-tissue grafting
* Minimum palatal thickness of 2 mm
* Willing to participate and sign an informed consent

Exclusion Criteria:

* Patients with systemic conditions that could impair wound healing (i.e. diabetes, immunosuppressive, chemotherapy, etc.)
* Pregnant patients
* Patients with bleeding disorders or taking anticoagulants
* Smokers
* Patients with a history of palatal graft harvesting

Where it's running

• Virginia Commonwealth University
  Richmond, Virginia, United States Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Rafael Amorim Cavalcanti de Siqueira — Virginia Commonwealth University
• Study coordinator: Rafael Amorim Cavalcanti de Siqueira
• Email: amorimcavalr@vcu.edu
• Phone: 8046288377

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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.