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

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Conditions studied: Free Gingival Graft, Free Gingival Graft Volume Change, Keratinized Tissue

In brief

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 \&amp; simultaneous FGG or the conventional FGG protocol prior to implant placement.

Key facts

Study ID: NCT06645925
Run by: Misr International University
People needed: 22
Starts: 2025-11-01
Expected to finish: 2027-12-30
Last updated by the study team: 2026-01-29

Who can join

Age: 18 and older, up to 50. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

Adults at or above the age of 18.
Lower Posterior missing tooth/ teeth with minimal KT \< 2mm
Sufficient alveolar ridge length minimum 13-15 mm to IAN
. Sufficient alveolar ridge width minimum of 6 mm
Patients able to tolerate surgical periodontal procedures.
Patients who provided an informed consent and accepted the one-year follow-up period.

You may not qualify if…

Patients diagnosed with periodontal diseases (Caton et al., 2018).
Current or previous smokers.
Pregnant and lactating females.
Patients with medical conditions that would compromise the surgical procedures; uncontrolled diabetes mellitus, taking intravenous Bisphosphonates for treatment of osteoporosis.
Patients with active infection related to the site of implant.
Patients with parafunctional habits.
Patients with shallow vestibule

Where it is running

International Dental Continuing Education — Cairo, Egypt (enrolling)

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