Evaluation of Free Gingival Graft Timing in Staged Guided Bone Regeneration: A Randomized Controlled Trial
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Summary
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.
Description
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. The primary objective is to assess the influence of the tissue graft timing on the outcomes of the guided bone regeneration. The secondary goal is to compare the complications that may arise following the two procedures before implant placement.
Eligibility
- Age range
- 18+ years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Yes
Inclusion Criteria: * • 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. * Has a need for implants to replace missing tooth/teeth in at least 1 quadrant of the mouth. * Insufficient alveolar ridge width for endosseous implant placement, defined as 5 mm or less, as determined by bone sounding and CBCT scan. * The patient and/or guardian is willing and able to comply with pre-operative…
Interventions
- ProcedureFGG Before GBR
Free Gingival Graft before the guided bone regeneration,
- ProcedureFGG after GBR
Free Gingival Graft after the guided bone regeneration,
Location
- Unversity of Alabama at Birmingham, School of DentistryBirmingham, Alabama