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Effect of suturing on gingival graft shrinkage

Comparison of two suturing techniques on free gingival graft shrinkage

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
IRCT
Registry ID
IRCT201608205305N5
Enrollment
20
Registered
2016-10-27
Start date
2011-10-06
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2018-02-22

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

Conditions

Gingival recession. Gingival recession

Interventions

In control sites, Interrupted and circumferential suture techniques were used to stabilize the graft. In test sites, apical stretching and horizontal continuous suture techniques other than the contro
Treatment - Surgery
In control sites, Interrupted and circumferential suture techniques were used to stabilize the graft. In test sites, apical stretching and horizontal continuous suture techniques other than the contr

Sponsors

dental and oral diseases research center
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Inclusion criteria: Need to bilateral gingival augmentation; Lack of systemic diseases contraindicated periodontal surgery; Pregnancy; Breastfeeding;full mouth plaque index and bleeding index less than 20 percent. Exclusion criteria: Smoking; Taking medications affecting on periodontium such as phenytoin.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria:

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Width of keratinized gingiva. Timepoint: 1,3, and 6 months after intervention. Method of measurement: with periodontal probe in milimeter.;Probing depth. Timepoint: 1,3,6 month. Method of measurement: Periodontal probe.

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Widthof attached gingiva. Timepoint: 1,3,6 month. Method of measurement: periodontal probe.

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactMohammad Mohammadi

Kerman Dental School

mmohammadi28@yahoo.com+98 34 3211 9021

Outcome results

None listed

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