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Where your gum graft comes from matters: new study compares palate donor sites

NCT ID NCT07554625

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Hooman Hashemzadeh Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Aug 14, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study looked at how gum tissue heals when taken from two different areas of the palate (roof of the mouth) to treat receding gums. Forty healthy adults aged 20-40 had a gum graft taken either from the front or back of the palate. Using 3D scans, researchers measured volume changes at both the graft site and the donor site over 6 months. The goal was to see if one donor area leads to better healing.

What this could mean

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What this could lead to
If successful, this could help dentists choose the best palate area for gum grafts, improving healing and reducing discomfort.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed study focused on measuring healing patterns, not testing a new treatment. Results may not apply to all patients or graft types.

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

40 people

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Started

Dec 2023

Finished

May 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

20 to 40 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Adults aged 20 to 40 years (both male and female) * Presence of Miller Class I gingival recession at mandibular anterior teeth (teeth 31, 32, 41, and 42) * Systemically healthy (no known systemic diseases) * Non-smokers * Adequate oral hygiene * Able and willing to provide written informed consent and attend follow-up visits Exclusion Criteria: * Pregnancy or lactation * Current or past smoking * Diagnosis of diabetes mellitus * Use of isotretinoin or similar systemic anti-acne medications * Inadequate oral hygiene * Current anticoagulant therapy * Systemic contraindications to periodontal surgery * History of previous periodontal surgery at the recipient site

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Conditions

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gingival recession

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Gingival recession Periodontal plastic surgery

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Ondokuz Mayis University, Faculty of Dentistry, Department of Periodontology

    Samsun, Samsun, 55270, Turkey (Türkiye)

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