The aim of this randomized, controlled, parallel-grouped, clinical trial is to evaluate the width of keratinized gingiva after free gingival graft stabilized by titanium fixation tacs compared to traditional suturing.
Research question:
In patients with inadequate keratinized gingiva undergoing soft tissue augmentation by free gingival graft , will graft stabilization using Titanium fixation tacs affect the amount of keratinized tissue gain compared to graft stabilization using sutures ?
Systemically healthy individuals of age ≥ 18 to 40 years with absence of active periodontal disease.
Having inadequate width of keratinized gingiva (< 2 mm).
No systemic disease according to Modified Cornell Medical Index health questionnaire
Non-smoker.
Active orthodontic treatment.
Previous periodontal surgery.
Systemic disease.
Use of blood thinners.
Parallel
Free gingival graft stabilized by Titanium fixation tacs
Procedure/SurgeryFree gingival graft stabilized by Titanium fixation tacs , in patients with inadequate keratinized gingiva
Free gingival graft stabilized by sutures
Procedure/SurgeryFree gingival graft stabilized by sutures , in patients with inadequate keratinized gingiva
Width of keratinized gingiva
Surgery time
time spent from the beginning to the end of surgery
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