Comparison Between Micro- and Macro Surgical Techniques for Gingival Augmentation Using Free Gingival Graft: A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial

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Recruiting

• Conditions: Comparison of macro and microsurgery techniques to increase keratinized tissue width using free gingival graft.; Other disorders of gingiva and edentulous alveolar ridge

• Registration Number: IRCT20211022052841N1
• Lead Sponsor: Tehran University of Medical Sciences

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Last Update Posted: 29 November 2021

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Recruiting
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 28

Inclusion Criteria

At least 18 years old
Need to increase the keratinized tissue width (keratinized tissue less than 2 mm or attached gingiva less than 1 mm)
Probing depth less than 3 mm in the teeth of the surgical site
Full Mouth Plaque Score (FMPS)<20%
Full Mouth Bleeding Score (FMBS)<20%

Exclusion Criteria

Heavy smokers
A systemic problem that negatively affects wound healing, such as diabetes or taking medications such as high-dose steroids
Radiotherapy or immunosuppressive therapies that interfere with surgical wound healing.
Pregnant or lactating patients
History of periodontal surgery in the desired area during life
Patients who do not attend follow-up sessions.

Study & Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Dimensional changes (percentage of shrinkage) of free gingival graft using macro and microsurgery techniques. Timepoint: 1 month and 3 months after surgery. Method of measurement: From each patient before surgery, immediately after surgery, and in follow-ups one month and three months after surgery, standard clinical photographs (perpendicular to the target area, under the same light and magnification, with a probe in the image For calibration of Image J measurement software) from the surgical area in order to record the color and texture characteristics of the graft during the baseline and follow-ups of 1 and 3 months will be prepared using Canon 800D camera and ring flash. Dimensions will be measured using Image J software and the percentage of tissue shrinkage will be calculated using the following formula: Baseline graft area- Graft area at follow up session divided to Baseline graft area.