Clinical Evaluation of a Modified Technique for Free Gingival Graft Stabilization Using Titanium … (NCT07019428) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Clinical Evaluation of a Modified Technique for Free Gingival Graft Stabilization Using Titanium Fixation Tacs Around Implants Versus Conventional Suturing Technique
Egypt26 participantsStarted 2024-11-02
Plain-language summary
The aim of this randomized, controlled, parallel-grouped, clinical trial is to evaluate the width of keratinized gingiva after free gingival graft stabilized by titanium fixation tacs compared to traditional suturing.
Research question:
In patients with inadequate keratinized gingiva undergoing soft tissue augmentation by free gingival graft , will graft stabilization using Titanium fixation tacs affect the amount of keratinized tissue gain compared to graft stabilization using sutures ?
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 40 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Systemically healthy individuals of age ≥ 18 to 40 years with absence of active periodontal disease.
* Having inadequate width of keratinized gingiva (\< 2 mm).
* No systemic disease according to Modified Cornell Medical Index health questionnaire
* Non-smoker.
* Full mouth plaque index (PI) and full-mouth bleeding on probing (BOP) score of ≤ 15%.
* No malocclusion, crowding, fillings, missing or supernumerary mandibular anterior teeth.
* No blood-borne conditions.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Active orthodontic treatment.
* Previous periodontal surgery.
* Systemic disease.
* Use of blood thinners.
* Use of any drugs that might lead to gingival enlargement.
* Mucogingival stress, bruxism.
* Pregnancy or lactation.
Questions worth asking your doctor
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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?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
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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?
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