Ring Free Gingival Techniqea

N/ACompletedNCT07204717

Esra ATEŞ38 enrolled

Overview

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.

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Purpose

TREATMENT

Masking

SINGLE

Enrollment

Conditions

Free Gingival Graft Volume Change

Interventions

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 18 YearsHealthy volunteers:

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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

Ring Free Gingival Techniqea

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