Gum graft surgery: could glue replace stitches?
NCT ID NCT07359300
First seen Jan 23, 2026 · Last updated Jun 23, 2026 · Updated 24 times
Summary
This study tested whether a medical glue (butyl-cyanoacrylate) works as well as traditional stitches for holding gum grafts in place. Twenty-four adults with thin gums received either glue or stitches after graft surgery. Researchers tracked healing, graft size, patient comfort, and surgery time over six months.
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Locations
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Yeditepe University
Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)
What this could mean
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Active substance
butyl-cyanoacrylate tissue adhesive
What this could lead to
If it works, this could make gum graft surgery faster and less uncomfortable for patients.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early study with only 24 people, so results may not apply to everyone. The glue might not hold as well as stitches in some cases.
Conditions
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