Assessing soft tissue volume and gingival types for dental treatment
Relationship Between Soft Tissue Volume and Gingival Phenotype: a Novel Classification System
This study is trying to see how the amount of soft tissue around teeth relates to different types of gums in patients who need dental treatment, to help improve their care.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 56 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Ain Shams University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Cairo) |
| Trial ID | NCT06348823 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study aims to develop a novel classification system that correlates buccal soft tissue volume with gingival biotypes in patients requiring comprehensive dental treatment. By utilizing CBCT scans, the study will evaluate the available soft tissue volume around teeth and dental implants, addressing a significant gap in clinical decision-making and treatment planning. The primary goal is to enhance understanding of soft tissue volume adequacy, which could lead to improved outcomes in dental procedures.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates include adult patients over 18 years old in good health who require comprehensive dental treatment and can provide informed consent.
Not a fit: Patients with severe smoking habits, poor oral hygiene, or those on medications affecting soft tissue health may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide a standardized method for evaluating soft tissue volume, leading to better treatment planning and outcomes for dental patients.
How similar studies have performed: While there have been various classifications for alveolar ridge defects, this approach to soft tissue volume classification is novel and has not been extensively tested in previous studies.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Adult patients in a healthy systemic condition who required comprehensive dental treatment. 2. Both genders with age group \> 18 years old. 3. CBCT scans will be obtained as a part of the comprehensive dental treatment. 4. Patients should approve to deliver a signature to a written consent after study nature explanation. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Patients with severe smoking habits \>10 cig \\ day. 2. Pregnant females, decisional impaired individuals, Prisoners and handicapped patients. 3. Patients having poor oral hygiene or not wanting to carry out oral hygiene measures. 4. Patients with fillings or crowns in the central incisors. 5. Patients on any medication affecting the soft tissue health (e.g., amlodipine, Cyclosporine A, hydantoin),
Where this trial is running
Cairo
- Ahmed Hamdy — Cairo, Egypt (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Ahmed Hamdy Mahmoud Mahmoud — British University In Egypt
- Study coordinator: Ahmed Hamdy
- Email: ahmed.esmaail@bue.edu.eg
- Phone: +201061112512
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.