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New treatment option for Gingival Recession
Official title The Effect of Free Gingival Graft on Root Closure
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT05604391
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- Free gingival graft is a mucogingival surgical technique applied to increase keratinized gingival width and reduce gingival recession. Free gingival graft is one of the most widely used approaches in root closure treatments and in increasing the height of the keratinized gingiva.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 to 99. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.
You may be able to join if
- 18-99 years old
- The patient does not have any systemic disease
- Presence of at least one tooth with gingival recession in the mandibular anterior region
- Excessive dentin sensitivity and impaired esthetics associated with recession
- Identification of the enamel-cementum boundary in the shrinkage region
You likely can't join if
- Being outside the specified age range
- Any contraindication for systematic periodontal surgery
- Failure to define the enamel-cementum boundary in the withdrawal region
- Presence of caries, restoration, root concavity in the area to be treated
- Patients who smoke more than 10 cigarettes per day
- Patients who use drugs that suppress the immune system or impair recovery
See the full eligibility criteria
- 18-99 years old
- The patient does not have any systemic disease
- Presence of at least one tooth with gingival recession in the mandibular anterior region
- Excessive dentin sensitivity and impaired esthetics associated with recession
- Identification of the enamel-cementum boundary in the shrinkage region
- The tooth is alive and there are no irregularities, grooves, caries and restorations in the area to be treated.
- No periodontal surgical treatment in the relevant areas in the last 24 months
- Presence of adequate keratinized and attached gingiva in the donor area
- Being outside the specified age range
- Any contraindication for systematic periodontal surgery
- Failure to define the enamel-cementum boundary in the withdrawal region
- Presence of caries, restoration, root concavity in the area to be treated
- Patients who smoke more than 10 cigarettes per day
- Patients who use drugs that suppress the immune system or impair recovery
- Patients using drugs that impair bleeding
- Insufficient keratinized and attached gingiva in the donor area
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Kütahya, Turkey (Türkiye)
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years to 99 years. Healthy volunteers may be eligible. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Kütahya, Turkey (Türkiye). Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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BridgeMD is an information and trial-matching tool - not medical advice, and not the study sponsor. Details come from ClinicalTrials.gov; the study team decides eligibility.