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Patient-Reported Outcomes of Four Intraoral Suture Materials

ConditionsSuture MaterialsWound HealingPatient ComfortOral Health-Related Quality of Life
Trial statusNot yet recruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age20-30
SponsorUniversity of Jordan

About this trial

When patients undergo minor oral surgery, dentists use various types of stitches (sutures) to help the gums heal. These stitches can be made of different materials, and some might feel more comfortable, cause less pain, or interfere less with eating and speaking than others.

The purpose of this study is to compare four commonly used dental suture materials to see which ones patients prefer. Participants in this study will receive four different types of stitches in different areas of their upper jaw after a routine dental procedure.

Patients will be asked to report their levels of pain, discomfort, and any difficulties with daily activities like eating and talking on Days 3, 7, and 14 after the procedure. A panel of dental specialists will also examine photos of the healing process to see if one material helps the mouth heal better than others. This research will help dentists choose the best materials to improve patient comfort after oral surgery.

Eligibility criteria

This trial accepts healthy volunteers

Qualifiers

None

Disqualifiers

None

Trial design

Design model

Single group

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Silk Suture (Braided, Non-absorbable)

    Device

    4-0 Black Braided Silk suture. Used for soft tissue approximation.

  • Polyglactin 910 Suture (Braided, Absorbable)

    Device

    4-0 Synthetic braided absorbable suture (e.g., Vicryl).

  • Polyamide Suture (Monofilament, Non-absorbable)

    Device

    4-0 Nylon monofilament suture.

  • Poliglecaprone 25 Suture (Monofilament, Absorbable)

    Device

    4-0 Synthetic monofilament absorbable suture (e.g., Monocryl).

Treatment groups

60 Participants
are divided into 1 treatment group
Group A: Suture Comparison GroupExperimental treatment 4 interventions

Trial outcomes

Primary outcomes

1

Patient-Reported Pain and Discomfort (VAS)

Subjective assessment of pain and discomfort for each of the four suture sites using a Visual Analog Scale (VAS) ranging from 0 (no pain/discomfort) to 100 (worst possible pain/discomfort).

Time frame
Post-operative Day 3

Secondary outcomes

1

Clinical Healing Index Score

Evaluation of soft tissue healing at each suture site using the Landry, Turnbull, and Howley Index (scores 1-5). Assessment will be performed by a blinded panel using standardized clinical photographs.

Time frame
Post-operative Day 7 and Day 14
2

Pain Intensity During Suture Removal

Subjective pain level reported by the participant specifically during the process of removing the sutures at Day 7, measured on a 0-100 VAS.

Time frame
Post-operative Day 7
3

Impact on Daily Activities (Speech and Eating)

Patient-reported difficulty in speaking and eating caused by the sutures, measured on a Likert-type scale (0-10).

Time frame
Post-operative Day 3 and Day 7

Other outcomes

Locations

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Sponsors and contacts

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University of Jordan

Lead sponsor

Jordan University Hospital

Collaborator

Source ClinicalTrials.gov

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