Assessing a new technique for measuring gum tissue changes in aesthetic dentistry
Official title: Assessment of The Accuracy of Complete Crown 3D Superimposition Technique Relative to The Gold Standard Technique for Digital Quantification of Volumetric Soft Tissue Changes in The Esthetic Zone
Run by British University In Egypt · NCT06673576 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing a new way to measure changes in gum tissue during cosmetic dental procedures to see if it works better than the current standard method.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 12 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | British University In Egypt Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Cairo) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | March 15, 2024 |
| Main results expected | February 15, 2025 |
| Study ends | May 15, 2025 |
| Registry record updated | November 5, 2024 |
| Trial ID | NCT06673576 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are patients requiring aesthetic crown lengthening with sufficient keratinized tissue and good oral hygiene.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with systemic health conditions affecting healing, those requiring prosthetic crowns in the aesthetic zone, or those with a gummy smile and normal tooth proportions may not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This study evaluates the accuracy of a complete crown technique for superimposing 3D models to quantitatively assess changes in gingival tissues during aesthetic crown lengthening procedures. Patients will undergo presurgical and follow-up intraoral scans, with digital models analyzed for volumetric changes over a six-month period. The study aims to compare this new technique against a gold standard method to determine its precision and reliability in clinical settings.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this technique could provide a more accurate and reproducible method for assessing gum tissue changes, improving outcomes in aesthetic dental procedures.
How similar studies have gone: While this approach is based on a novel technique introduced in a previous in-vitro study, its clinical application remains largely untested.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: 1. Patients requiring esthetic crown lengthening. 2. Full-mouth plaque and bleeding score not exceeding 20%. 3. Presence of at least 2.5 mm keratinized tissue width (Pontoriero \& Carnevale, 2001). 4. Patients showing motivation to comply with post-operative care instructions and follow-up appointments. Exclusion Criteria: * 1\. Systemic health conditions that contraindicate or affect healing of periodontal surgery. 2\. Patients requiring prosthetic crowns or restorations in the esthetic zone. 3. Gummy smile with normal tooth proportions. 4. Patients treated with medications known to affect the gingiva (Phenytoin, Cyclosporine and Nifedipine). 5\. Smokers. 6. Pregnant and nursing females.
Where it's running
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Cairo University
Cairo, Egypt Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Ahmed Mohamed Hassan, Master Degree of Periodontolog
- Email: ahmed.hasan@bue.edu.eg
- Phone: +201060683334
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.