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New treatment option for Gingival Recession
Official title Impact of Root Surface Conditioning With Erythritol Air Polishing and Hand Instrumentation on Recession Coverage Using the Modified Tunnel Technique and Subepithelial Connective Tissue Graft.
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07403006
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- This study aims to evaluate whether the method of root surface preparation influences surgical outcomes. It will assess whether manual root instrumentation can be replaced by a less invasive erythritol air-polishing technique.
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 60. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.
You may be able to join if
- Multiple RT1 and/or RT2 gingival recessions, symmetrical and bilateral, with a minimum height of ≥ 1 mm
- Full-mouth plaque score (FMPS) \< 15% (assessed on four surfaces per tooth)
- Full-mouth bleeding on probing (FMBOP) \< 15% (assessed on four surfaces per tooth)
- Detectable cemento-enamel junction (CEJ)
- Age ≥ 18 years
You likely can't join if
- RT3 gingival recessions
- Gingival recessions affecting second and third molars
- Systemic or infectious diseases that may impair wound healing, including active malignancy, diabetes mellitus with HbA1c \> 7.0%, history of head and...
- Cervical caries, non-carious cervical lesions, or Class V restorations interfering with the CEJ
- Active periodontitis
- Use of medications affecting periodontal tissues or wound healing, including systemic corticosteroids, immunosuppressants, isotretinoin...
See the full eligibility criteria
- Multiple RT1 and/or RT2 gingival recessions, symmetrical and bilateral, with a minimum height of ≥ 1 mm
- Full-mouth plaque score (FMPS) \< 15% (assessed on four surfaces per tooth)
- Full-mouth bleeding on probing (FMBOP) \< 15% (assessed on four surfaces per tooth)
- Detectable cemento-enamel junction (CEJ)
- Age ≥ 18 years
- RT3 gingival recessions
- Gingival recessions affecting second and third molars
- Systemic or infectious diseases that may impair wound healing, including active malignancy, diabetes mellitus with HbA1c \> 7.0%, history of head and neck radiotherapy, true xerostomia, and HIV/AIDS
- Cervical caries, non-carious cervical lesions, or Class V restorations interfering with the CEJ
- Active periodontitis
- Use of medications affecting periodontal tissues or wound healing, including systemic corticosteroids, immunosuppressants, isotretinoin, bisphosphonates, and monoclonal antibodies with immunosuppressive, antiresorptive...
- Smoking
- Pregnancy or breastfeeding
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Warsaw, Mazowsze, Poland
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?
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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 60 years. Healthy volunteers may be eligible. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Warsaw, Mazowsze, Poland. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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