Patient Outcomes and Gingival Blood Flow Using Laser Doppler Flowmetry Following the Use of Episil on Free Gingival Graft Donor Sites

Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial Pilot Study: Patient Outcomes and Gingival Blood Flow Using Laser Doppler Flowmetry Following the Use of Episil on Free Gingival Graft Donor Sites

The hypothesis for the present study is that patient-based outcomes and gingival blood flow will be more favorable for the free gingival graft (FGG) donor sites being covered by the test wound dressing material episil compared to the control dressing.

Inclusion Criteria:

• patient of record at UTHealth School of Dentistry Houston Texas
• signed treatment plan for a FGG
• the ability to provide research informed consent

Exclusion Criteria:

• any allergies to any of the ingredients in episil including allergies to peanuts, soy or peppermint oil
• smokers
• pregnant or breast feeding women
• inability or unwillingness to provide informed consent