Comparatively evaluating the stabilization of free gingival graft at the recipient bed using titanium fixation tacks and cyanoacrylate adhesive with suture being considered as gold standard.

Comparative evaluation of stabilization of free gingival graft around implants using titanium fixation tacks and cyanoacrylate adhesive a randomized controlled trial. - NIL

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 4

Study type

Interventional

Source

CTRI

Registry ID

CTRI/2026/04/107454

Enrollment

Registered

2026-04-02

Start date

Unknown

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-04-27

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

Conditions

None listed

Interventions

Intervention1: Titanium Fixation Tacks: Titanium fixation tacks used to stabilize GTR membranes will be used to stabilize the free gingival graft Intervention2: Cyanoacrylate adhesive: Cyanoacrylate a

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Subject presenting at least one location with minimal or no keratinized tissue ie less than equal to 2 mm. The selected location must be an abutment of an implant supported restoration. Subject should be systemically healthy. Lateral palatal tissue more than equal to 2 mm of thickness measured in the surgical appointment with a periodontal probe (UNC 15) in the premolars area.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Subjects with systemic diseases and hereditary disorders. Sites with acute infection. History of smoking, alcohol, drug or tobacco abuse. Pregnant or lactating women. Subjects with poor oral hygiene. Allergy to Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs Patients taking medications that cause gingival enlargement or the presence of gingival idiopathic overgrowth. Parafunctional habits.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Keratinized tissue width Early wound healing score VAS score Graft stabilization using roll testTimepoint: Keratinized tissue width at baseline 1 month and 3 months. Early wound healing score at 3 7 and 14 days VAS score at 3 and 7 days Graft stabilization using roll test immediately post surgery	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
NILTimepoint: NIL	—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Soumya Mittal

ITS Dental College and Research Centre

sumitmalhotra@its.edu.in9582355523

Outcome results