NCT06645925

Novel Soft Tissue Augmentation Technique Using Free Gingival Graft Simultaneous With Posterior Mandibular Implant

Novel Soft Tissue Augmentation Technique Using Free Gingival Graft Simultaneous With Implant Placement in Posterior Mandible: A 1-year Randomized Clinical Trial

• Status: Recruiting
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 22 (estimated)
• Sponsor: Misr International University · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 18 Years – 50 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Accepted

Summary

Presence of keratinized tissue (KT) around dental implants, plays a crucial role in stability and health of peri-implant tissues. Several studies reported that, minimum of 2 mm keratinized tissue width is required to achieve long-term longevity. Insufficient keratinized mucosa leads to biofilm accumulation, soft tissue inflammation, eventually peri-implant mucositis and peri-implantitis. Hence, the aim of the present trial is to evaluate KTW gain, linear and volumetric changes in buccal soft tissue along with hard tissue alterations following implant restoration at sites treated either with delayed implant placement \& simultaneous FGG or the conventional FGG protocol prior to implant placement.

Conditions

• Free Gingival Graft
• Free Gingival Graft Volume Change
• Keratinized Tissue

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
PROCEDURE	One Step Protocol	FGG will be done simultaneous with implant placement
PROCEDURE	Two Steps Protocol	Conventional FGG protocol, prior to implant placement

Timeline

• Start date: 2025-11-01
• Primary completion: 2026-11-30
• Completion: 2027-12-30
• First posted: 2024-10-17
• Last updated: 2026-01-29

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Egypt