NCT04920136 Gain of Keratinized Mucosa Around Teeth and Dental Implants Using a Combination of Strip Gingival Graft and Acellular Dermal Matrix
| NCT ID | NCT04920136 |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | — |
| Sponsor | University of Alabama at Birmingham |
| Condition | Gingival Recession |
| Study Type | INTERVENTIONAL |
| Enrollment | 20 participants |
| Start Date | 2021-09-17 |
| Primary Completion | 2026-12-30 |
Eligibility & Interventions
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What to Expect as a Participant
You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.
This trial targets 20 participants in total. It began in 2021-09-17 with a primary completion date of 2026-12-30.
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Brief Summary
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).
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion 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) Exclusion Criteria: * 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
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who can join the NCT04920136 clinical trial?
This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, up to 99 Years, studying Gingival Recession. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.
Is NCT04920136 currently recruiting?
Yes, NCT04920136 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at basma86@uab.edu for enrollment information.
Where is the NCT04920136 trial being conducted?
This trial is being conducted at Birmingham, United States.
Who is sponsoring the NCT04920136 clinical trial?
NCT04920136 is sponsored by University of Alabama at Birmingham. The trial plans to enroll 20 participants.