Comparison of efficacy of two surgical techniques used for treatment of receding gums.

Completed

• Conditions: Patients with gingival recession complaining of hypersenstivity

• Registration Number: CTRI/2014/03/004488
• Lead Sponsor: Manipal college of dental sciences

Brief Summary

The aim of this randomized controlled clinical trial was to evaluate the efficacy of the periosteal pedicle graft technique and the connective tissue graft with coronally advanced flap technique, in the treatment of isolated gingival recession defects in the maxillary canine and pre molar area. This is not only in terms of root coverage but also in terms of patient satisfaction

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2012-07-21
• Last Update Posted: 2014-03-13

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 20

Inclusion Criteria

• 1. Patients with Miller class I gingival recession on canines and pre molar on the maxilla.
• 2. Normal alignment of tooth in arch 3) Patients who can maintain good oral hygiene.

Exclusion Criteria

1. Presence of root caries 2) Smokers and tobacco chewers 3) Systemically compromised 4) History of previous periodontal surgery.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
amount of recession coverage, probing depth, attachment level. keratinized tissue height and width of attached gingiva	The outcome will be estimated at 3 months and 6 months following the procedure

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Post operative discomfort using visual analogue scale	At 2 weeks and one month

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Dental OPD, Dept of Periodontology; 🇮🇳 Udupi, KARNATAKA, India

Dental OPD, Dept of Periodontology

🇮🇳Udupi, KARNATAKA, India

Dr Gazal Gupta

Principal investigator

9902354469

gazal.simplyme@gmail.com