CompletedNot Applicable

Gingival Unit Graft Versus Free Gingival Graft: 18-Month Digital Color Analysis

Turkey (Türkiye)40 participantsStarted 2022-03-01

Plain-language summary

The purpose of this retrospective clinical study is to compare the long-term aesthetic integration and clinical outcomes of two periodontal plastic surgery techniques: Gingival Unit Grafting (GUG) and Free Gingival Grafting (FGG). The study evaluates the effectiveness of these procedures in increasing keratinized tissue width and assesses the color integration of the grafted tissues with the surrounding gingiva over an 18-month follow-up period using objective digital color analysis based on CIE Lab and RGB parameters.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 65 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Systemically healthy individuals aged between 18 and 65 years * No systemic diseases contraindicating periodontal surgery * Not taking medications known to exert adverse effects on periodontal tissues * Presenting with Cairo Type 2 (RT2) or Type 3 (RT3) localized gingival recessions on mandibular incisors * Presence of ≤1 mm of attached gingiva resulting in difficulty maintaining plaque control * Full-mouth plaque and gingival index scores ≤1 * Bleeding on probing (BOP) \<10% * No history of prior soft tissue surgery in the designated area Exclusion Criteria: * Individuals who are pregnant or lactating. * Presenting with gingival recession or prosthetic restorations at the donor site (maxillary premolar palatal region). * Cases demonstrating caries, abrasions, or restorations on the root surfaces of the related teeth. * Individuals with known allergies to dental impression materials. * Periodontal pocket depth greater than 3 mm. * Tooth malposition. * Endodontic complications.

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?

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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.

What they're measuring

Aesthetic Integration (Color Evaluation)

Timeframe: Baseline and 18 months post-surgery

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07706257

SponsorBezmialem Vakif University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2024-06-30

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