Using a surgical microscope to improve gum flap healing

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 is a randomized, two-arm split-mouth trial comparing a microsurgical approach with a digital microscope to the standard surgical approach using dental loupes. Each participant receives both approaches on different sites, so they serve as their own control. The trial uses standardized vertical releasing incisions and random allocation of which side receives the microscope versus loupes. Post-operative wound healing of the incision sites will be measured and compared between the two approaches.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

1. Ability of subject to understand and the willingness to sign a written informed consent document.
2. Males and females; Age 18 -89 years old
3. Require surgical flap treatment of periodontal disease
4. Either maxillary or mandibular arch
5. ASA I or II
6. Has consistent transportation for all clinical and study visits

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Pregnancy, or those planning to become pregnant
2. Diabetics with an HbA1c \>7.1
3. Not eligible for surgical periodontal therapy
4. Require vertical or horizontal hard tissue augmentation
5. Non-English speaking

Where it's running

• University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
  San Antonio, Texas, United States Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Angela Palaiologou-Gallis, DDS — The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
• Study coordinator: Angela Palaiologou-Gallis, DDS
• Email: PalaiologouA@uthscsa.edu
• Phone: 210-450-3715

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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.