Comparing two methods for treating gum recession on lower front teeth

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This clinical trial aims to compare the effectiveness of two surgical techniques for treating isolated gingival recession in mandibular incisors: the Coronally Advanced Flap (CAF) combined with a Connective Tissue Graft (CTG) and the Gingival Pedicle Split Thickness flap (GPST) with CTG. The study will measure the mean root coverage achieved by both methods, as well as the percentage of complete root coverage and keratinized tissue gain after six months. Participants will undergo clinical assessments at baseline and follow-up to evaluate the outcomes of each technique.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Males and females of \> 18 years of age
* Single Cairo's RT1 (Recession Type 1) and RT2 ( Recession Type 2) recession defects (≥3 mm in depth) in mandibular anterior teeth (Incisors).
* Presence of identifiable cemento-enamel junction (CEJ)
* Presence of a step ≤1 mm at the CEJ level and/or the presence of a root abrasion, but with an identifiable CEJ, will be accepted
* Periodontally and systemically healthy patients
* No contraindications for periodontal surgery and not taking medications known to interfere with periodontal tissue health or healing; and no prior periodontal surgery on the involved sites

Exclusion Criteria:

* Vaping, chewing tobacco or smoking \> 10 cigarettes per day
* Uncontrolled Diabetes Mellitus (HbA1c \> 7)
* Pregnancy and Lactation
* Diseases affecting connective tissue metabolism
* Long-term steroid use
* Recession defects associated with caries
* Teeth associated with pulpal pathology

Where it's running

• Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine
  Cleveland, Ohio, United States Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Gian Pietro Schincaglia, DDS, PhD — Case Western Reserve University
• Study coordinator: Gian Pietro Schincaglia, DDS,PhD
• Email: gxs486@case.edu
• Phone: 2163684412

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.