Overview
This randomized clinical trial evaluates the effectiveness of Ora-Aid oral wound dressing compared to an acrylic palatal stent in managing postoperative pain following free gingival graft harvesting. Patients undergoing graft harvesting will be randomly assigned to receive either Ora-Aid dressing or a palatal stent at the donor site. The primary outcome is postoperative pain assessed using the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS). Secondary outcomes include analgesic consumption, wound size, patient satisfaction, and color match over a 42-day follow-up period.
Description
Free gingival graft (FGG) harvesting is a commonly used periodontal procedure, but it is associated with significant postoperative pain and discomfort at the palatal donor site. Traditional management using acrylic palatal stents provides mechanical protection but may interfere with patient comfort and oral function.
Ora-Aid is a bio-adhesive hydrogel-based wound dressing designed for intraoral use, providing protection, reducing mechanical irritation, and potentially enhancing healing. Despite promising results in previous studies, there is limited evidence from randomized controlled trials comparing Ora-Aid with conventional palatal stents.
This study is a randomized, parallel-group clinical trial designed to compare the effectiveness of Ora-Aid and acrylic palatal stents in managing postoperative pain following FGG harvesting. Patients will be randomly allocated in a 1:1 ratio to either intervention group.
Pain will be assessed using the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS), while secondary outcomes include analgesic consumption, wound size, patient satisfaction, and color match at multiple postoperative time points (3, 7, 14, 21, and 42 days).
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria:
- Patient over 18 years of age
- Systemically healthy
- Patients with good oral hygiene
- Patients with mucogingival defects scheduled for free gingival graft (FGG)
Exclusion Criteria:
- Pregnancy or breastfeeding
- Severe gagging reflex
- Smokers
- Patients allergic to the materials used in the study
