The effect of pineapple gel on palatal wound healing after gingival graft
Phase 3
- Conditions
- Palate wound.
- Registration Number
- IRCT20231118060098N1
- Lead Sponsor
- Tehran University of Medical Sciences
- Brief Summary
Not available
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- Pending
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 28
Inclusion Criteria
Patients over 18 years old
The need for free gingival graft around the tooth or implant
Systemically healthy
Non-smokers
Graft dimensions 10 mm wide and 15 to 20 mm long
Exclusion Criteria
Active gag reflex
Presence of periodontal disease
Lack of sensation
Mobility and occlusal trauma
Missing canine teeth up to maxillary first molar
Additional forces including mechanical forces from orthodontics and traumatic occlusion
Systemic diseases that are contraindications for periodontal surgeries or have interactions by tissue repair
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Study & Design
- Study Type
- interventional
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method The average area of the remaining wound in the palate. Timepoint: Days 7, 14, 21 and 28 after surgery. Method of measurement: Image J computer program to check the area of the remaining wound.;The amount of bleeding after surgery. Timepoint: The first 3 days after surgery. Method of measurement: Questionnaire and observation.;The degree of color matching. Timepoint: Days 7, 14, 21 and 28 after surgery. Method of measurement: Adobe Photoshop CS3 computer program to check Brightness parameters.;The amount of epithelialization. Timepoint: Days 7, 14, 21 and 28 after surgery. Method of measurement: Using 3% H2O2 and observing oxygen bubbles.;Average index of pain and discomfort. Timepoint: Days 7, 14, 21 and 28 after surgery. Method of measurement: Questionnaire and VAS chart.;Lundry's healing index next. Timepoint: Days 7, 14, 21 and 28 after surgery. Method of measurement: Direct touch and examination by a specialist.
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method