Overview

Erythropoietin Gel as an Adjunct to Split-Thickness Apically Positioned Flap in Augmentation of Attached Gingiva

Status:
Recruiting

Trial end date:
2023-08-01

Target enrollment:
0

Participant gender:
All

Summary

This study will be carried out to evaluate the effect of topical application of erythropoietin gel as an adjunct to split-thickness apically positioned flap regarding Wound Healing and the Effect on post-surgical symptoms [ Patient Satisfaction] (1ry objective) and Clinical gain in width of attached gingiva. (2ry objective).

Phase:

Phase 4

Accepts Healthy Volunteers?

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Details

Lead Sponsor:

Ain Shams University

Treatments:

Chitosan
Epoetin Alfa

Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

- Males and females within age range of 20-40 years.

- Patients free of systemic diseases according to Burket's oral health history
questionnaire .

- Patients who can follow and maintain oral hygiene instructions.

- Patients having insufficient width of attached gingiva (<2mm) in labial aspect of
lower anterior or premolar teeth and Miller Class I recession .

- Thick gingival phenotype.

Exclusion Criteria:

- Smokers.

- Pregnant and lactating females

- Unwillingness or inability to return for follow-up appointments

- High frenum attachment

- Crowding of test site teeth

- Vulnerable patients (those with mental or physical impairments).