Examining how tissue attachment affects periodontal treatment outcomes

"Impact of Supracrestal Tissue Attachment Dimension on the Outcome of Scaling and Root Planing and Open Flap Debridement Procedure in Patients With Stage II and Stage III Periodontitis in Thin Versus Thick Periodontal Phenotype: A Comparative Interventional Study"

Not applicable Interventional Postgraduate Institute of Dental Sciences Rohtak · NCT05696600

This study tests how the size of tissue attachment affects the success of common gum treatments for people with moderate to severe gum disease.

Quick facts

PhaseNot applicable
Study typeInterventional
Enrollment48 (estimated)
Ages30 Years to 45 Years
SexAll
SponsorPostgraduate Institute of Dental Sciences Rohtak Academic / other
Locations1 site (Rohtak, Haryana)
Trial IDNCT05696600 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This study investigates the impact of supracrestal tissue attachment (SCTA) dimensions on the effectiveness of scaling and root planing and open flap debridement procedures in patients with stage II and III periodontitis. It aims to assess how variations in SCTA dimensions influence treatment outcomes and to compare these effects between different periodontal phenotypes. The research will involve measuring SCTA dimensions and evaluating clinical outcomes post-treatment to determine the relationship between tissue attachment and periodontal health.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are patients diagnosed with generalized stage II or stage III periodontitis.

Not a fit: Patients with systemic diseases, malaligned teeth, or those who have received periodontal therapy within the past year may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved treatment strategies for periodontitis, enhancing patient outcomes and quality of life.

How similar studies have performed: While the specific influence of SCTA dimensions on periodontal treatment outcomes has not been previously investigated, similar studies on periodontal interventions have shown promising results.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

1. Patients with generalised stage II or stage III periodontitis
2. Maxillary or mandibular incisors having same periodontal phenotype

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Patient with systemic diseases like uncontrolled diabetes, hypertension, bleeding disorders, coronary artery disease etc.
2. Malaligned teeth
3. Patient having undergone any periodontal therapy within one year
4. Pregnant and lactating females
5. Patient on antibiotic therapy in the past one month

Where this trial is running

Rohtak, Haryana

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.
Conditions Periodontitis
Last reviewed 2026-06-13 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.