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New treatment option for Gingival Recession
Official title Gain of Keratinized Mucosa Around Teeth and Dental Implants Using a Combination of Strip Gingival Graft and Acellular Dermal Matrix
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT04920136
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- This study is to compare the two techniques to achieve change in the tissue quality at areas of lack of Keratinized Tissue (KT) using soft tissue grafting with autogenous graft material (Free Gingival Graft)(FGG) vs Strip gingival graft with acellular dermal matrix (ADM) (SGG+ADM).
- Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 to 99. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.
You may be able to join if
- English speaking
- At least 18 years old
- Able to read and understand informed consent document
- Patients with teeth/implants lacking keratinized tissue.
- Must be a patient of the UAB Dental School
You likely can't join if
- Non-English speaking
- Less than 18 years old
- Smokers/tobacco users (\>10 cigarettes/day)
- Patients with systemic pathologies or conditions contraindicating oral surgical procedures or adversely affecting wound healing
- Presence of active periodontal disease
- Previous soft tissue grafting at the site(s) to be treated
See the full eligibility criteria
- English speaking
- At least 18 years old
- Able to read and understand informed consent document
- Patients with teeth/implants lacking keratinized tissue.
- Must be a patient of the UAB Dental School
- Presence of periodontally healthy, non-carious neighboring teeth, healthy implants or edentulous ridges on either side of the involved site(s)
- Non-English speaking
- Less than 18 years old
- Smokers/tobacco users (\>10 cigarettes/day)
- Patients with systemic pathologies or conditions contraindicating oral surgical procedures or adversely affecting wound healing
- Presence of active periodontal disease
- Previous soft tissue grafting at the site(s) to be treated
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Birmingham, Alabama, United States
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years to 99 years. Healthy volunteers may be eligible. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Birmingham, Alabama, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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BridgeMD is an information and trial-matching tool - not medical advice, and not the study sponsor. Details come from ClinicalTrials.gov; the study team decides eligibility.