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A Study Comparing Different Methods of Gum Opening During Dental Implant Treatment and Their Effect on Gum Healing and Patient Comfort

Comparative Evaluation of Post-Operative Papillary Gain and Patient Comfort Following Stage -2 Implant Exposure Using Three Techniques - I-Shaped Incision with Laser, Blade, and Conventional Crestal Approach - NIL

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2026/02/103326
Enrollment
30
Registered
2026-02-09
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-03-02

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Health Condition 1: O- Medical and Surgical Health Condition 2: K053- Chronic periodontitis Health Condition 3: K027- Dental root caries

Interventions

Intervention1: Laser: CW Diode laser (0.8W) is used to make the I-incision in one of the study groups. Control Intervention1: Crestal incision: A mid crestal incision is made in the control group usin

Sponsors

Dr. Devika Devarajan
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1.Osseointegrated implants 2.Single edentulous space bound by teeth on both sides. 3.Adequate soft tissue and bone volume.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1.Systemic conditions affecting healing. 2.Heavy smokers (more than 11 per day). 3.Pregnant and lactating women. 4.Poor oral hygiene or active periodontal disease.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Post-operative papillary gain.Timepoint: 1 week, 1 month, 3 months and 6 months.—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Patient comfortTimepoint: Immediate post operative, 3 days and 7 days.;Soft tissue healingTimepoint: 1 week, 1 month, 3 months and 6 months.;Esthetic OutcomeTimepoint: 1 week, 1 month, 3 months and 6 months.;Marginal bone lossTimepoint: 1 week, 1 month, 3 months and 6 months.—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Taha Siddiqui

Area Dental Charitable Hospital, AIAD Society

kanishk013@gmail.com8762051995

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Mar 14, 2026