Clinical Comparison of Application of Curcumin Gel in Pain Management After Free Gingival Graft Harvesting

Clinical Comparison of Topical Application of Curcumin Gel Versus Gelatin Sponge in Pain Management and Wound Healing After Free Gingival Graft Harvesting: a Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial

The aim of this study is to compare the effect of using 2% curcumin gel versus gelatin sponge when applied to palatal donor site in pain management and wound healing after free gingival graft harvesting.

Inclusion Criteria:

1. Systematically healthy patient (American Society of Anesthesiology class I and II).
2. Male or female
3. Patients with mucogingival defects scheduled for free gingival graft.
4. Patients with good oral hygiene.

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Patients with any uncontrolled local or systemic disease where periodontal plastic surgery might be contraindicated.
2. History of recent periodontal surgery at the donor site.
3. Smokers.
4. Pregnancy and lactation.
5. Patients allergic to the used agents,
6. Severe gagging reflex.
7. Inability or unwillingness to provide informed consent.