Effect of Topically-Applied Hyaluronic-Acid on Palatal Epithelial Wound Closure

• Status: Completed
• Trial end date: 2015-08-01
• Target enrollment: 0
• Participant gender: All

Summary

Aim of the study is to assess the therapeutic effects of topical hyaluronic-acid use on secondary wound healing of the free gingival graft donor site. The hypothesis of this study is that topical hyaluronic-acid gel has positive effects on secondary wound healing of free gingival graft donor site by reducing pain, burning sensation, and accelerating the healing.

• Phase: Phase 4
• Accepts Healthy Volunteers?: Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Details

• Lead Sponsor: Marmara University
• Treatments: Hyaluronic Acid

Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

• Good general health

• No periodontal surgical treatment in the previous 6 months on the involved sites

Exclusion Criteria:

• Smoking

• Patients with a pregnancy or lactation period

• Self-reported history of antibiotic medication within three months

• Absence of tooth in the area of donor site