Comparing three types of papilla incision techniques in periodontal surgery
Official title: Wound Healing After Different Types of Papilla Incision in Periodontal Reconstruction Surgery. a Randomized Clinical Trial
Run by Universidad de Murcia · NCT06428149 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing three different ways to make cuts in the gums during periodontal surgery to see which method works best for treating gum disease.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years to 80 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 30 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Universidad de Murcia Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Murcia, Murcia) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | June 1, 2023 |
| Main results expected | July 1, 2026 |
| Study ends | December 1, 2026 |
| Registry record updated | March 28, 2025 |
| Trial ID | NCT06428149 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are patients diagnosed with periodontal disease who have not responded to non-surgical treatments and have specific intraosseous defects.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with systemic diseases contraindicating surgery, pregnant women, or those with problematic third molars will 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 compares three different papilla incision techniques used in periodontal surgery to determine their effectiveness in treating periodontal diseases. The interventions include a midline interproximal soft-tissue incision, a marginal approach by palatal incision, and a minimally invasive surgical technique. Patients with unresolved periodontal pockets after non-surgical treatment will be evaluated to assess the outcomes of each technique. The goal is to identify which incision method yields the best results in periodontal reconstruction.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could improve surgical outcomes for patients with periodontal disease by identifying the most effective incision technique.
How similar studies have gone: While there may be studies on periodontal techniques, this specific comparison of incision types is relatively novel and has not been extensively tested.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Patients diagnosed with periodontal disease. * Active residual pockets associated with intraosseous defects that did not resolve with non-surgical treatment after 1 year of maintenance. * Intraosseous lesions with probing depth greater than 5 mm or extension of the radiographic defect greater than 4 mm. * Plaque index and bleeding index less than 30%. Exclusion Criteria: * Systemic disease that contraindicates periodontal surgery. * Pregnant women. * Third molars or teeth with incorrect endodontic or restorative treatment.
Where it's running
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Centro Odontologico Del Sureste Slp
Murcia, Murcia, Spain Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Antonio J Ortiz-Ruiz, Md
- Email: ajortiz@um.es
- Phone: +34 868888581
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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.