Clinical Comparison Between Two Surgical Techniques for the Treatment of Gingival Recessions
Not Applicable
Completed
- Conditions
- Gingival Recession
- Registration Number
- NCT01175720
- Lead Sponsor
- University of Sao Paulo
- 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.
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- COMPLETED
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 15
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
- Smokers
- 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)
Study & Design
- Study Type
- INTERVENTIONAL
- Study Design
- SINGLE_GROUP
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Percentage of root coverage 6 months Clinical parameters will be assessed after 6 months of surgical procedures.
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Keratinized Tissue 6 months Clinical parameters will be assessed after 6 months of surgical procedures.
Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
Faculty of Dentistry of Ribeirão Preto USP
🇧🇷Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo, Brazil
Faculty of Dentistry of Ribeirão Preto USP🇧🇷Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo, Brazil