Laser and gel may boost gum graft recovery — trial tests the combo

NCT ID NCT07751211

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Altinbas University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Aug 07, 2026 · Last updated Aug 12, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This trial tests whether low-level laser therapy or a hyaluronic acid gel can improve healing after free gingival graft surgery, a procedure to treat receding gums. Adults with insufficient gum tissue in the lower front teeth will receive surgery alone, surgery plus laser, or surgery plus gel. Researchers will measure graft shrinkage, pain, medication use, wound healing, and quality of life over six months to see if these add-ons make a difference.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Low-level laser therapy and topical hyaluronic acid gel
What this could lead to: If effective, these treatments could make gum graft surgery more comfortable and improve long-term results by reducing graft shrinkage.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage trial, so results may not apply broadly. The treatments may not significantly improve healing or pain compared with surgery alone.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

gingival recession Pain, Postoperative

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

GINGIVAL RECESSION, MUCOGINGIVAL SURGERY

Contacts and locations

Locations

Altınbaş University Dental Hospital

Istanbul, Bakırköy, 34730, Turkey (Türkiye)

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