Evaluation of Free Gingival Graft Timing

Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age18+
SponsorUniversity of Alabama at Birmingham

About this trial

This clinical trial aims to compare and evaluate the clinical outcomes between two distinct treatment sequences: free gingival graft surgery preceding guided bone regeneration and guided bone regeneration followed by free gingival graft.

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

• At least 18 years old

No uncontrolled medical conditions or medications that will affect their bone healing.

Good oral hygiene is defined as a full-mouth plaque score ≤25%11.

Must be able to read and understand the informed consent document.

Disqualifiers

Active infectious diseases.

Liver or kidney dysfunction/failure.

Uncontrolled diabetes (HbA1c ≥ 8.5).

Active cancer treatment - such as active chemotherapy radiation therapy, or radiotherapy performed within ≤12 months from the procedure.

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • FGG Before GBR
  • FGG after GBR

Treatment groups

30 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groups