How wounds heal after gum graft in patients with obesity
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This study looks at how wounds heal after gum graft surgery in people with different body sizes, comparing those with obesity to those without. By participating, you could help researchers understand how weight affects healing after oral surgery.
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Who can take part
- You must be an adult and able to make your own medical decisions.
- You must be having a gum graft, where tissue is taken from the roof of your mouth.
- Your mouth and gums must be healthy, and you must keep them clean.
- You cannot have an active illness or a condition that slows healing, like uncontrolled type 2 diabetes.
- You cannot be pregnant or have had a blood transfusion in the last 3 months.
- You must fit into either a normal-weight or obesity group based on your BMI and waist size.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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