Randomized Study Comparing Two Techniques for Palatal Connective Tissue Grafts in Oral Soft Tissue Surgery

What this Trial Is About

This research aims to compare two types of tissue grafting techniques used in oral soft tissue augmentation for patients undergoing palatal graft harvesting due to gingival recession. It focuses on assessing post-operative pain and healing outcomes between the modified combined approach and the de-epithelized gingival graft technique. The study is examiner-masked and randomized, involving systemically healthy adult participants, to better understand optimal graft harvesting methods in an Asian population. Participants are randomly assigned to one of two groups. The control group receives the de-epithelized gingival graft, where dressing material and sutures are placed at the donor site after graft harvesting. The test group undergoes the modified combined approach, which involves excising a thin layer of epithelium from the harvested graft and replacing this epithelial layer at the donor site before suturing. Both procedures are performed chairside during mucogingival surgery. During the study, researchers will collect data on pain levels and healing progress up to three months after surgery, using both examiner assessments and patient-reported outcomes. Participants will be monitored for post-operative morbidity and treatment results to determine which graft harvesting technique offers better outcomes. The total participation period includes follow-up evaluations up to three months post-surgery to ensure complete monitoring of healing and discomfort.

Evaluation of De-epithelized Connective Tissue Grafts and Modified Combined Approach for Connective Tissue Grafts