Modified Entire Papilla Preservation Technique For Treatment Of Intrabony Defects. Clinical Trial.

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• Conditions: Periodontitis; Regeneration

• Registration Number: NCT05029089
• Lead Sponsor: Medical University of Warsaw

Brief Summary

Regeneration of periodontal tissues is the primary goal of periodontal surgery regenerative procedures. Most techniques include an incision of the interdental papilla associated with defect. That may impair the volume and integrity of interdental tissues. Azzi et al. proposed a novel technique (Entire Papilla Preservation Technique, EPPT) for bone regeneration to secure the integrity of interdental papillae.

This study will search for differences in regeneration therapy of isolated interdental intrabony between Modified Entire Papilla Preservation Technique (MEPPT) alone and combined with EMD, demineralised freeze- dried bone allograft and sCTG. Moreover the aim of this study was to evaluate the clinical applicability and one- year outcomes in the regenerative treatment of isolated deep intrabony defects.

Detailed Description

Regeneration of periodontal tissues is the primary goal of periodontal surgery regenerative procedures. Both resorbable and nonresorbable barrier membranes have been widely used to receive periodontal regeneration, as well as different types of biomaterial have been investigated. Enamel matrix derivative (EMD, Emdogain, Straumann) become popular for periodontal regeneration, especially that membrane exposure due to bacterial contamination may deteriorate periodontal regeneration and wound healing especially in the interproximal areas. Hence different surgical procedures have been proposed to preserve interdental papilla. Most techniques include an incision of the interdental papilla associated with defect. That may impair the volume and integrity of interdental tissues. Azzi et al. proposed a novel technique (Entire Papilla Preservation Technique, EPPT) for bone regeneration to secure the integrity of interdental papillae by providing a tunnel- like undermining incision.

The completely preserved papillae improve wound healing process, stabilize the blood clot and the volume of interdental tissue. EMD and bone substitutes (allograft) are applied in the defect to promote periodontal regeneration. By using subepithelial connective tissue graft (sCTG) better quality (thickness) of soft tissue can be achieved. This clinical report describes surgical approach using modified papilla preservation technique for regenerative periodontal therapy. This study will search for differences in regeneration therapy of isolated interdental intrabony between Modified Entire Papilla Preservation Technique (MEPPT) alone and combined with EMD, demineralised freeze- dried bone allograft and sCTG. Moreover the aim of this study was to evaluate the clinical applicability and one- year outcomes in the regenerative treatment of isolated deep intrabony defects.

Study Timeline

• Study First Submitted: 2021-07-19
• Status Verified: 2021-08
• Study First Submitted QC: 2021-08-25
• Study First Posted: 2021-08-31
• Study Start: 2021-09-10
• Last Update Submitted: 2021-10-11
• Last Update Posted: 2021-10-12
• Primary Completion: 2022-12-30
• Study Completion: 2023-09-01

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: UNKNOWN
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 15

Inclusion Criteria

• Age ≥ 18 years (age 18-60 years), both genders
• Good compliance and good oral hygiene
• Systemically healthy
• Isolated intrabony defect of more than 3 mm depth, combined with more than 6 mm probing depth and attachment loss (stage III/IV periodontitis)
• The area of the intrabony defect should not exceed the lingual surface area of the root
• The morphology of the intrabony defect will be detected during the operation and finally determined whether the patient would be enrolled in the trial.
• The associated tooth should either maintain normal pulp vitality or should have undergone root canal therapy for at least 6 months before.

Exclusion Criteria

• Full-mouth plaque index ≥ 20% (Ainamo & Bay 1975)
• Full-mouth sulcus bleeding index ≥ 15% (Mühlemann & Son 1971)
• Smoking
• Systemic diseases with compromised healing potential of infectious diseases
• Drugs affecting periodontal health / healing
• Pregnant and lactating females
• Previous periodontal surgery in the examined area
• Affected teeth with 3° mobility
• Furcation involvement
• Acute periapical inflammation

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: PARALLEL

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Periodontal parameters measured before surgery.	1-7 days before surgery	1. Probing pocket depth (PPD) MEASURED IN MILIMETERS: distance from the gingival margin to the bottom of the gingival sulcus; 2. Clinical attachment level (CAL) MEASURED IN MILIMETERS: distance from the cementoenamel junction to the bottom of the gingival sulcus; 3. Recession height (RH) MEASURED IN MILIMETERS: distance from the cementoenamel junction to the gingival margin; 4. Width of keratinized tissue (WKT) MEASURED IN MILIMETERS: distance between the most apical point of the gingival margin and the mucogingival junction; 5. Gingival thickness (GT) MEASURED IN MILIMETERS: thickness of the gingiva measured 2-3 mm apical to the gingival margin
Periodontal parameters measured during surgery.	During surgery	1. Intrabony component defects architecture after debridement MEASURED IN MILIMETERS(depth: distance between the crest of the marginal bone and the deepest location of the osseous defect, width: horizontal distance from the root surface to the alveolar bone crest).; 2. CEJ- BD, distance between cementoenamel junction and the bottom of the bone defect MEASURED IN MILIMETERS
Periodontal parameters measured on basis of X-ray	1-7 days before surgery	1. CEJ-MB: distance between cementoenamel junction (CEJ) and the crest of the marginal bone (MB) MEASURED IN MILIMETERS; 2. CEJ- BD: distance between cementoenamel junction (CEJ) and the bottom of the defect (BD) MEASURED IN MILIMETERS

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Periodontal parameters measured after surgery.	12 months after surgery	1. Probing pocket depth (PPD): distance from the gingival margin to the bottom of the gingival sulcus; 2. Clinical attachment level (CAL): distance from the cementoenamel junction to the bottom of the gingival sulcus; 3. Recession height (RH): distance from the cementoenamel junction to the gingival margin; 4. Width of keratinized tissue (WKT): distance between the most apical point of the gingival margin and the mucogingival junction; 5. Gingival thickness (GT): thickness of the gingiva measured 2-3 mm apical to the gingival margin; 6. Radiographic evaluation: 1. Radiographical bone- filling of the intrabony defect; 2. CEJ- MB: distance between cementoenamel junction and the crest of the marginal bone; 3. CEJ- BD, distance between cementoenamel junction and the bottom of the bone defect; ALL ABOVE PARAMETERS ARE MEASURED IN MILIMETERS

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Department of Periodontology and Oral Mucosa Diseases, Medical University of Warsaw; 🇵🇱 Warsaw, Mazowsze, Poland