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Patient-Reported Outcomes of Four Intraoral Suture Materials

60 participantsStarted 2026-07

Plain-language summary

When patients undergo minor oral surgery, dentists use various types of stitches (sutures) to help the gums heal. These stitches can be made of different materials, and some might feel more comfortable, cause less pain, or interfere less with eating and speaking than others. The purpose of this study is to compare four commonly used dental suture materials to see which ones patients prefer. Participants in this study will receive four different types of stitches in different areas of their upper jaw after a routine dental procedure. Patients will be asked to report their levels of pain, discomfort, and any difficulties with daily activities like eating and talking on Days 3, 7, and 14 after the procedure. A panel of dental specialists will also examine photos of the healing process to see if one material helps the mouth heal better than others. This research will help dentists choose the best materials to improve patient comfort after oral surgery.

Who can participate

Age range20 Years – 30 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: Adults aged 20-30 years. Systemically healthy (ASA I-II). No history of allergy to study suture materials. Periodontally healthy, with no active oral lesions, including carious lesions. Dental Requirements: All maxillary canine, second premolar, and first molar teeth present. Minimal (≤0.5 mm) open contacts between the pairs of teeth that define the study sites. Ideally, full maxillary dentition present from first molar to first molar. At least 2 mm of keratinized tissue width on buccal intervention sites. Willing and able to provide informed consent. Willing and able to attend all study follow-up visits and complete study questionnaires. Exclusion Criteria: Allergy to any study materials (e.g., suture materials or anesthetics) or medications (Paracetamol). Any systemic disease affecting wound healing (e.g., diabetes, immunosuppression). Use of any medications. Pregnancy or lactation. Unwillingness or inability to provide informed consent. Unwillingness or inability to comply with study protocol and follow-up visits. Exit Criteria: Participants may exit the study at any time if they wish to discontinue participation. Noncompliance with study protocol and visits. Development of conditions (e.g., infection) that require immediate care or that introduce exclusion criteria.

What they're measuring

Patient-Reported Pain and Discomfort (VAS)

Timeframe: Post-operative Day 3

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07569237

SponsorUniversity of Jordan

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2027-03