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The Effect of Folded Semilunar Flap Technique on Increasing the Dimensions of Soft Tissue Surrounding Dental Implants

The Effect of Folded Semilunar Flap Technique on Increasing the Dimensions of Soft Tissue Surrounding Dental Implants in Comparison with Conventional Flap Technique

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
IRCT
Registry ID
IRCT20101204005305N23
Enrollment
50
Registered
2024-11-18
Start date
2024-11-21
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2025-01-08

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

Conditions

Soft tissue disorders. Soft tissue disorders

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention group: Performing surgery using the Folded Semilunar FLAP technique. Intervention 2: Control group: Performing canonical surgery through crystal incision.

Sponsors

Kerman University of Medical Sciences
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to No maximum

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Insufficient contour of keratinized gums on the fascial surface at the site of implant placement and presence of at least 5-6 mm Having good oral hygiene Lack of contraindications for implant treatment of keratinized gum in the crystal area

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: People with heavy smokers (smoking >10 cigarettes per day), pregnant, uncontrolled periodontal disease People with medication (such as taking corticosteroids and bisphosphonates) People with systemic disease (e.g., uncontrolled diabetes, osteoporosis, and immunodeficiency) Medical treatments such as chemotherapy and radiation therapy that can interfere with treatment results Poor oral hygiene during the study (plaque index above 20%)

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Dimensions of keratinized tissue around the implant. Timepoint: 3 months. Method of measurement: Periodontal Probe.

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
The Effect of Age on the Results of Treatment of Increasing the Dimensions of Keratinized Tissue Around the Implant. Timepoint: 3 months. Method of measurement: Periodontal Probe.

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactMohammad Mohammadi

Kerman University of Medical Sciences

mmohammadi28@yahoo.com+98 34 3211 9021

Outcome results

None listed

Source: IRCT (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026