Patients were randomly distributed into two groups (G1 and G2), all patients were treated by a submerged dental implant protocol and free gingival graft (FGG) harvested from the palate as follows:
* Group 1 (G1), received the FGG two months before implant placement.
* Group 2 (G2), received the FGG at the time of second-stage surgery (i.e. at the time of healing abutment placement).
All periodontal and radiographic assessments were done by the same operator who was neither involved in the evaluation nor the distribution process. The operator did all the evaluation steps and was completely blinded to the treatment protocol.
Who can participate
Age range
21 Years – 55 Years
Sex
ALL
See this in plain English?
AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* Age: 21 years or older
* Systemic Condition: Healthy
* Keratinized Mucosa Width: Less than 2mm at the intended implant site
* Bucco-lingual Bone Width: At least 5.5 mm in a single edentulous space
* Mesio-distal Distance: At least 7 mm between adjacent teeth in a single edentulous space
* Minimal Bone Height: Not less than 10 mm
* Residual Alveolar Ridge: Healthy and well-formed, covered with firm mucosa
* Periodontal Health: Absence of signs of periodontal bone loss or significant soft tissue .loss in teeth adjacent to the implant site
* Inter-arch Space: Adequate, exceeding 7 mm
Exclusion Criteria:
* Cooperation: Uncooperative patients
* Pregnancy: Individuals with known pregnancies
* Parafunctional Habits: Abnormal parafunctional habits such as bruxism and clenching
* Systemic Illnesses: Patients with systemic illnesses that could disrupt healing
* Medication: Individuals receiving systemic corticosteroids or other drugs impacting .osseointegration or post-operative healing
* Smoking: Smokers consuming more than 10 cigarettes per day
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.