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L-PRF for Increasing Keratinised Mucosa Around Implants

Phase 4
Completed
Conditions
Implantation Complication
Interventions
Procedure: L-PRF membranes
Procedure: Free Gingival Graft
Registration Number
NCT03190226
Lead Sponsor
Universitaire Ziekenhuizen KU Leuven
Brief Summary

The aim of this study was to evaluate the potential of L-PRF in increasing the width of the keratinsed mucosa around implants. Furthermore, it was assessed whether this surgery was associated with significantly less post-operative discomfort for the patient compared to Free Gingival Graft surgery. L-PRF for increasing keratinised mucosa around implants.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
8
Inclusion Criteria
  • in need of bilateral enlargement of keratinsed tissues around implants
Exclusion Criteria
  • smokers

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
SINGLE_GROUP
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
L-PRF membranesL-PRF membranesIntra-oral split thickness preparation - apically repositioned to the periosteum. L-PRF membranes will be used to cover the site. Free Gingival Grafts will be used to cover the site.
L-PRF membranesFree Gingival GraftIntra-oral split thickness preparation - apically repositioned to the periosteum. L-PRF membranes will be used to cover the site. Free Gingival Grafts will be used to cover the site.
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Amount of keratinised tissuesMeasurements were performed pre-operatively (using lugol staining) and 3 months after surgery (using lugol staining). Results will be presented in the final paper.

measurements of changes in amount of keratinised tissues

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Post-op pain assessmentVisual analogue scales were handed out after surgery and were collected 1 week post-operatively. Results will be presented in the final paper.

Post-operative pain assessment via VAS-scales

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