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Compares treatment options for Gum Recession
Official title Selective Versus Contiguous Connective Tissue Grafts in the Modified Tunnel Technique
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07453147
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The goal of this study is to evaluate how effective a gum grafting procedure is in treating gum recession that affects several teeth. Gum recession happens when the gum tissue pulls away from the tooth, exposing the roots.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 and older. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.
You may be able to join if
- ASA I or ASA II
- Good periodontal health
- Able to undergo oral surgery
- Must be 18 years old and older
- No smoking
You likely can't join if
- Teeth showing recession associated with a carious lesion, restoration or cervical prosthesis involving CEJ
- Teeth with recession depth \>5mm
- Molars with recessions will be treated but will not be taken into account for the measurements
- Teeth with recession that have already undergone periodontal surgery
- Presence of severe tooth malposition, rotation or significant version of the tooth
- Smoker and ex-smoker
See the full eligibility criteria
- ASA I or ASA II
- Good periodontal health
- Able to undergo oral surgery
- Must be 18 years old and older
- No smoking
- At least two teeth in the same sector in the maxilla and the right and left mandible (except in the mandibular incisive sector), of which at least 2 are contiguous, with vestibular gingival recessions of type RT 1 of...
- An identifiable or restorable cemento-enamel junction (CEJ), with or without the presence of a non-carious cervical lesion (Pini-Prato et al. 2010)
- Plaque index (O'Leary 1972) and bleeding index (Ainamo et al. 1975) scores of less than 20%
- Able to give informed consent and have signed the consent forms
- Teeth showing recession associated with a carious lesion, restoration or cervical prosthesis involving CEJ
- Teeth with recession depth \>5mm
- Molars with recessions will be treated but will not be taken into account for the measurements
- Teeth with recession that have already undergone periodontal surgery
- Presence of severe tooth malposition, rotation or significant version of the tooth
- Smoker and ex-smoker
- Patient suffering from a disease affecting the periodontium
- Patient with clinical signs of active periodontitis
- Known pregnancy in progress or breastfeeding
- Contraindication to surgery
- Conditions or circumstances which would prevent completion of study participation or interfere with analysis of study results, such as history of no-compliance or unreliability
- Patients deprived of their liberty or under legal protection
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Liège, Liège, Belgium
- Paris, France
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 and older. Healthy volunteers may be eligible. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Liège, Liège, Belgium; Paris, France. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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