An interventional study of Criss cross sutures and Tissue tacs in Lack of Keratinized Tissue, sponsored by October University for Modern Sciences and Arts. Recruiting at 1 site in Egypt. Open to participants aged 18 Years to 40 Years. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2026-09-16.
Sponsored by October University for Modern Sciences and Arts · Not applicable, Interventional, and Treatment
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.
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Fixation of free gingival graft using tissue tacs
Procedure: Criss cross sutures
Fixation of free gingival graft using tissue tacs
Procedure: Tissue tacs
Fixation of free gingival graft using criss cross sutures
Fixation of free gingival graft using tissue tacs
Pain score (VAS Score)
Grade from 1-10
Time frame: 1,3,5,7 days post surgery
Plan to share: Yes — All IPD
Supporting information: Study protocol, Statistical analysis plan, Informed consent form, Clinical study report
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Started Jan 2025 (actual). Primary completion is estimated for Sep 2026, 20 months after the start.
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