Assessment of Pain Score After Fixation of Free Gingival Graft Using Tissue Tacks Versus Criss- Cross Sutures in Cases With Insufficient Keratinized Tissue. A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial.
| Registry | NCT07823374 |
|---|---|
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | Not applicable |
| Study type | Interventional; randomized, parallel, masking: single, treatment |
| Enrollment | 16 (Estimated) |
| Sponsor | October University for Modern Sciences and Arts (Other) |
| Conditions | Lack of Keratinized Tissue |
| Interventions | Criss cross sutures, Tissue tacs (Procedure) |
| Dates | start 2025-01-01, primary completion 2026-09-30 (estimated), completion 2026-09-30 (estimated), first posted 2026-09-16, last updated 2026-09-16 |
| Locations | 1 site in Egypt |
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Tissue tacks may improve graft stability but their effect on pain is unclear. The study compares tacks and sutures by measuring pain, stability, healing success, and patient comfort.
Tissue tacks are a newer method for securing free gingival grafts ,offering potential benefits such as improved graft stability and reduced movement compared to traditional criss- cross sutures. However, the impact of tissue tacks on postoperative pain remains unclear. This study seeks to evaluate whether tissue tacks, while possibly enhancing graft stability and healing, result in higher pain levels compared to sutures, and whether these outcomes affect the overall clinical success and patient comfort during healing.
| Arm | Type | Interventions | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| criss cross sutures | Other | Procedure: Criss cross sutures | Fixation of free gingival graft using tissue tacs |
| tissue tacs | Active comparator | Procedure: Tissue tacs | Fixation of free gingival graft using tissue tacs |
Sex: All, ages: 18 Years to 40 Years
Inclusion Criteria: * Patients with inadequate keratinized tissue requiring free gingival grafts. * Age between 18-40 years. * Free from systemic diseases that could affect healing. * Good oral hygiene. * Motivated patients with a willingness to participate and comply with post-operative instructions. Exclusion Criteria: * Medically compromised patients * Subjects who underwent radiotherapy or chemotherapy, pregnant women, smokers.
| Facility | City | Country | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSA university | Giza, Giza Governorate | Egypt | Recruiting |