Clinical Comparison Between Two Surgical Techniques With Acellular Dermal Matrix Graft in the Treatment of Gingival Recessions

University of Sao Paulo1 site in 1 country15 target enrollmentAugust 2010

ConditionsGingival Recession

Overview

Phase: Not Applicable
Intervention: Not specified
Conditions: Gingival Recession
Sponsor: University of Sao Paulo
Enrollment: 15
Locations: 1
Primary Endpoint: Percentage of root coverage
Status: Completed
Last Updated: 14 years ago

Overview Investigators Eligibility Criteria Outcomes Sites Similar Trials

Overview

Brief Summary

The aim of this study is to test a surgical technique for the treatment of gingival recessions. The hypothesis of the study is to promote greater root coverage and better healing.

Registry

clinicaltrials.gov

Start Date

August 2010

End Date

October 2011

Last Updated

14 years ago

Study Type

Interventional

Study Design

Single Group

Sex

All

Investigators

Sponsor

University of Sao Paulo

Responsible Party

Principal Investigator

Arthur Belem Novaes Jr

Clinical comparison between two surgical techniques with acellular dermal matrix graft in the treatment of gingival recessions

University of Sao Paulo

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

•Recession defects are Miller's class I or II and do not vary more or equal than 3 mm
•Main complaint aesthetic issues or dentine hypersensitivity
•The patient must be a candidate for bilateral root coverage procedure
•Patient shows sufficient plaque control (FMPS \< 20%)
•The patient is able to comply with the study-related procedures such as exercising good oral hygiene and attending all follow-up procedures
•The patient is able to fully understand the nature of the proposed surgery and is able to provide a signed informed consent

Exclusion Criteria

•Systemic diseases
•Pregnants or lactating
•Periodontal disease
•General contraindications for dental and/or surgical treatment are present
•The patient has a history of malignancy, radiotherapy, or chemotherapy for malignancy within the past five years
•The patient is taking medications or having treatments which have an effect on mucosal healing in general (e.g. steroids, large doses of anti-inflammatory drugs)