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Ring Free Gingival Techniqea

Ring Free Gingival Techniqea :A Randomized Controlled Trial

Status
Completed
Phases
NA
Study type
Interventional
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT07204717
Enrollment
38
Registered
2025-10-02
Start date
2018-10-21
Completion date
2020-08-20
Last updated
2025-10-02

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Conditions

Free Gingival Graft Volume Change

Keywords

Dental Implant, Keratinized Mucosa., Rıng free gingival graft, Free gingival graft

Brief summary

Objective Peri-implant keratinized mucosa deficiency is a significant factor affecting implant success. Therefore, it is crucial to choose a suitable technique for increasing the width of the keratinized mucosa. This study aims to compare two different approaches of free gingival graft (FGG) application in the treatment of insufficient peri-implant keratinized mucosa and to determine the most effective and predictable technique. Materials and Methods A total of 38 systemically healthy patients with ≤2 mm of keratinized mucosa in the mandibular anterior region (teeth 33-43) and 38 dental implants were included. Patients were randomly assigned to two groups: Test ( Ring FGG) and Control (Conventional FGG). Clinical parameters including Bleeding on Probing (BOP), Gingival Index (GI), Plaque Index (PI), Probing Depth (PD), Width of Keratinized Mucosa (KMW), Peri-implant Mucosal Thickness (PMT), and Graft Surface Area (GSA) were recorded at baseline, and at 1, 3, and 12 months postoperatively.

Interventions

PROCEDUREfree gingival graft

standard free gingival technique

PROCEDUREring free gingival greft

ring free gingival greft technique

Sponsors

Esra ATEŞ
Lead SponsorOTHER

Study design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE (Investigator)

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
Yes

Inclusion criteria

* 1\. Systemically healthy individuals 2. Age over 18 years 3. Non-smokers 4. No antibiotic therapy for any reason in the past 6 months 5. No previous soft tissue surgery performed in the region of interest 6. KMW≤ 2 mm 7. Presence of inadequate keratinized tissue in the vestibular and/or lingual area of the anterior mandibular implant region 8. Mentally competent to understand the study purpose and procedures explained both verbally and in writing

Exclusion criteria

\- 1. Presence of peri-implantitis in the implant(s) planned for FGG application (defined as probing depth ≥ 5 mm, pus discharge, mobility, or severe bone loss) 2. Inability to maintain oral hygiene or presence of implant body and/or abutment fractures in the related region 3. Presence of pathological conditions in the palate that prevent harvesting of a free gingival graft 4. History of systemic diseases such as Diabetes Mellitus, Chronic Renal Failure, Cancer, Bleeding Disorders, Connective Tissue Diseases, etc. 5\. Use of anticoagulant and/or antiplatelet medications

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
keratinize gingiva2 weekincreasing the amount of keratinized gingiva

Countries

Turkey (Türkiye)

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026