Comparing three types of papilla incision techniques in periodontal surgery

Wound Healing After Different Types of Papilla Incision in Periodontal Reconstruction Surgery. a Randomized Clinical Trial

NA · Universidad de Murcia · NCT06428149

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

PhaseNA
Study typeInterventional
Enrollment30 (estimated)
Ages18 Years to 80 Years
SexAll
SponsorUniversidad de Murcia (other)
Locations1 site (Murcia, Murcia)
Trial IDNCT06428149 on ClinicalTrials.gov

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.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates are patients diagnosed with periodontal disease who have not responded to non-surgical treatments and have specific intraosseous defects.

Not a fit: Patients with systemic diseases contraindicating surgery, pregnant women, or those with problematic third molars will not benefit from this study.

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 performed: While there may be studies on periodontal techniques, this specific comparison of incision types is relatively novel and has not been extensively tested.

Eligibility criteria

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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 this trial is running

Murcia, Murcia

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.

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Conditions: Periodontitis, Periodontal Diseases, Periodontal Pocket

Last reviewed 2026-05-15 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.