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Effect of Frankincense Versus Palatal Stent on Palatal Donor Site Healing
Sponsor: Cairo University
Summary
This randomized controlled clinical trial will evaluate the effect of a natural frankincense-based gel on healing of the palatal donor site after soft tissue graft harvesting. A total of 28 adult participants requiring a free gingival graft or connective tissue graft will be randomly assigned in a 1:1 ratio to one of two groups. The intervention group will receive topical frankincense gel applied to the palatal wound together with a palatal stent, while the control group will receive a palatal stent only. Participants will be followed for 30 days. The study will assess patient satisfaction, postoperative pain, wound epithelialization, wound surface area, and wound healing
Official title: Effect of Frankincense Versus Palatal Stent on Palatal Donor Site Healing: A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 65 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
28
Start Date
2026-04-30
Completion Date
2027-03
Last Updated
2026-08-19
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Frankincense Gel
Topical application of a natural frankincense-based gel containing Boswellia serrata to the denuded palatal donor site after free gingival graft harvesting. The gel is applied as a continuous thin layer and followed by placement of a palatal stent.
Palatal stent
A palatal stent will be placed over the palatal donor site after free gingival graft harvesting to provide postoperative protection.
Locations (1)
Faculty of Dentistry, Cairo University
Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt