Free Gingival Graft Volume ChangeNCT07204717
Ring Free Gingival Techniqea
A study testing free gingival graft and ring free gingival greft in people with Free Gingival Graft Volume Change, run by Esra ATEŞ at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
Trial summary
Objective Peri-implant keratinized mucosa deficiency is a significant factor affecting implant success. Therefore, it is crucial to choose a suitable technique for increasing the width of the keratinized mucosa. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 years and olderHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Free Gingival Graft Volume Change
- What is being tested?
- free gingival graft and ring free gingival greft
- Type of treatment
- Surgery or procedure
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 38 participants
- Where
- 1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
- Study dates
- 21 Oct 2018to 20 Aug 2020
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 18 years and older
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- 1. Systemically healthy individuals 2. Age over 18 years 3. Non-smokers 4. No antibiotic therapy for any reason in the past 6 months 5. No previous soft tissue surgery performed in the region of interest 6. KMW≤ 2 mm 7. Presence of inadequate keratinized tissue in the vestibular and/or lingual area of the anterior mandibular implant region 8. Mentally competent to understand the study purpose and procedures explained both verbally and in writing
Who cannot join
- 1. Presence of peri-implantitis in the implant(s) planned for FGG application (defined as probing depth ≥ 5 mm, pus discharge, mobility, or severe bone loss) 2. Inability to maintain oral hygiene or presence of implant body and/or abutment fractures in the related region 3. Presence of pathological conditions in the palate that prevent harvesting of a free gingival graft 4. History of systemic diseases such as Diabetes Mellitus, Chronic Renal Failure, Cancer, Bleeding Disorders, Connective Tissue Diseases, etc.
- 5. Use of anticoagulant and/or antiplatelet medications
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
Turkey (Türkiye)1 site
Department of Periodontology, Faculty of Dentistry, Bolu Abant İzzet Baysal University,
Bolu, Bolu, 14100
About this study
Official title: Ring Free Gingival Techniqea :A Randomized Controlled Trial
Objective Peri-implant keratinized mucosa deficiency is a significant factor affecting implant success. Therefore, it is crucial to choose a suitable technique for increasing the width of the keratinized mucosa. This study aims to compare two different approaches of free gingival graft (FGG) application in the treatment of insufficient peri-implant keratinized mucosa and to determine the most effective and predictable technique.
Materials and Methods A total of 38 systemically healthy patients with ≤2 mm of keratinized mucosa in the mandibular anterior region (teeth 33-43) and 38 dental implants were included. Patients were randomly assigned to two groups: Test ( Ring FGG) and Control (Conventional FGG). Clinical parameters including Bleeding on Probing (BOP), Gingival Index (GI), Plaque Index (PI), Probing Depth (PD), Width of Keratinized Mucosa (KMW), Peri-implant Mucosal Thickness (PMT), and Graft Surface Area (GSA) were recorded at baseline, and at 1, 3, and 12 months postoperatively.
- Conditions
- Free Gingival Graft Volume Change
- Being tested
- free gingival graft, ring free gingival greft
- Keywords
- Dental Implant, Keratinized Mucosa., Rıng free gingival graft, Free gingival graft
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
free gingival graftProcedure or surgery
standard free gingival technique
ring free gingival greftProcedure or surgery
Also called ring free gingival
ring free gingival greft technique
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| ring free gingival graft | Experimental | ring free gingival graft Receives: Procedure: ring free gingival greft |
| standard free gingival technique | Active comparator | standard techinique Receives: Procedure: free gingival graft |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
keratinize gingiva
increasing the amount of keratinized gingiva
Measured: 2 week
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted2 Oct 2025
- Study start21 Oct 2018
- Primary completion15 Jul 2020
- Study completion20 Aug 2020
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Free Gingival Graft Volume ChangeStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Single group
- Masking
- Single blind
- Who is masked
- Investigator
- Enrolment
- 38 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Esra ATEŞ
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Sponsor-investigator, Esra ATEŞ, Abant Izzet Baysal University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07204717
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- Abant IBU.
- Status last verified
- Sep 2025
- First submitted
- 19 Sep 2025
- Last updated
- 2 Oct 2025
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- Yes
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 2 Oct 2025. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Ring Free Gingival Techniqea :A Randomized Controlled Trial
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07204717
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- Abant IBU.
- Conditions
- Free Gingival Graft Volume Change
- Keywords
- Dental Implant, Keratinized Mucosa., Rıng free gingival graft, Free gingival graft
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 38 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Esra ATEŞUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 21 Oct 2018 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 15 Jul 2020 (actual)
- Study completion
- 20 Aug 2020 (actual)
- First posted
- 2 Oct 2025 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
Objective Peri-implant keratinized mucosa deficiency is a significant factor affecting implant success. Therefore, it is crucial to choose a suitable technique for increasing the width of the keratinized mucosa. This study aims to compare two different approaches of free gingival graft (FGG) application in the treatment of insufficient peri-implant keratinized mucosa and to determine the most effective and predictable technique.
Materials and Methods A total of 38 systemically healthy patients with ≤2 mm of keratinized mucosa in the mandibular anterior region (teeth 33-43) and 38 dental implants were included. Patients were randomly assigned to two groups: Test ( Ring FGG) and Control (Conventional FGG). Clinical parameters including Bleeding on Probing (BOP), Gingival Index (GI), Plaque Index (PI), Probing Depth (PD), Width of Keratinized Mucosa (KMW), Peri-implant Mucosal Thickness (PMT), and Graft Surface Area (GSA) were recorded at baseline, and at 1, 3, and 12 months postoperatively.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Single group
- Masking
- Single blind (investigator)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| ring free gingival graft | Experimental | Procedure: ring free gingival greftring free gingival graft |
| standard free gingival technique | Active comparator | Procedure: free gingival graftstandard techinique |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 years and older
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (1 listed)
- 1. Systemically healthy individuals 2. Age over 18 years 3. Non-smokers 4. No antibiotic therapy for any reason in the past 6 months 5. No previous soft tissue surgery performed in the region of interest 6. KMW≤ 2 mm 7. Presence of inadequate keratinized tissue in the vestibular and/or lingual area of the anterior mandibular implant region 8. Mentally competent to understand the study purpose and procedures explained both verbally and in writing
Key exclusion criteria (2 listed)
- 1. Presence of peri-implantitis in the implant(s) planned for FGG application (defined as probing depth ≥ 5 mm, pus discharge, mobility, or severe bone loss) 2. Inability to maintain oral hygiene or presence of implant body and/or abutment fractures in the related region 3. Presence of pathological conditions in the palate that prevent harvesting of a free gingival graft 4. History of systemic diseases such as Diabetes Mellitus, Chronic Renal Failure, Cancer, Bleeding Disorders, Connective Tissue Diseases, etc.
- 5. Use of anticoagulant and/or antiplatelet medications
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| free gingival graftstandard free gingival technique | Procedure or surgery | standard free gingival technique |
| ring free gingival greftAlso: ring free gingivalring free gingival greft technique | Procedure or surgery | ring free gingival graft |
Primary outcome
keratinize gingiva
Time frame: 2 week
increasing the amount of keratinized gingiva
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 2 Oct 2025.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: Yes
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing free gingival graft and ring free gingival greft in people with Free Gingival Graft Volume Change, run by Esra ATEŞ at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 1 inclusion and 2 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 2 Oct 2025. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye). Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
keratinize gingiva (time frame: 2 week). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 2 Oct 2025.