Guided Creeping Technique (GCT) as a Novel Minimally Invasive Approach in Treating Gingival Recession - Single Arm Preliminary Study
Overview
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Intervention
- Not specified
- Conditions
- Gingival Recession
- Sponsor
- October 6 University
- Enrollment
- 12
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- Recession Coverage
- Last Updated
- 4 years ago
Overview
Brief Summary
A novel minimally invasive guided creeping technique (GCT) is suggested to treat gingival recessions.
Detailed Description
Background: Coronally advanced flap with connective tissue grafting in a conventional or minimally invasive approaches includes massive soft tissue reflection that reduce soft tissue support and compromise vascularity around the grafted material. In an attempt to preserve soft tissue support, graft stability and maximizing graft protection in treating recession defects the present novel minimally invasive guided creeping technique (GCT) is suggested. Methods: Twelve patients, each contributing a single Cairo RT1 GR defect, were treated by guided creeping technique and completed the 6 months follow up. Clinical, evaluations were performed and differences among groups were analyzed.
Investigators
Ahmed Y Gamal
Professor of Periodontology
October 6 University
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- •Over 18 years of age
- •Systemically and periodontally healthy
- •Presence of isolated buccal Cairo RT1 gingival recessions
- •An identifiable CEJ
- •Affected teeth with at least 2mm attached gingiva.
Exclusion Criteria
- •Pregnancy
- •Using antiepileptic drugs
- •Using antibiotics for at least 20 days before surgery
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Recession Coverage
Time Frame: Change from baseline to 6 months
Measured in mm
Secondary Outcomes
- Keratinized Tissue Thickness(Change from baseline to 6 months)
- Keratinized Tissue Width(Change from baseline to 6 months)