Implantation Complication
Conditions
Keywords
L-PRF, keratinised tissues, implant, free gingival graft
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.
Interventions
PROCEDUREL-PRF membranes
split-mouth design, randomized L-PRF membranes vs. free gingival graft
PROCEDUREFree Gingival Graft
split-mouth design, randomized L-PRF membranes vs. free gingival graft
Sponsors
Universitaire Ziekenhuizen KU Leuven
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Intervention model description
split-mouth trial
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* in need of bilateral enlargement of keratinsed tissues around implants
Exclusion criteria
* smokers
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Amount of keratinised tissues | Measurements 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
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Post-op pain assessment | Visual 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 |
Outcome results
None listed