Periodontal tissue thickness in orthodontics
Not Applicable
- Conditions
- Thin periodontal phenotype in orthodontic patients.
- Registration Number
- IRCT20190712044177N4
- Lead Sponsor
- Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences
- Brief Summary
Not available
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- Pending
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 15
Inclusion Criteria
=18 years of age
Thin periodontal phenotype
Absence of gingival inflammation
Probing depth = 3 mm
O’Leary plaque index < 20%
Exclusion Criteria
Poor oral hygiene
Cairo classification II/III gingival recession
Compromised immune system, systemic diseases, or intake of medications
Allergy to antibiotics or other medications to be prescribed
Pregnancy or breastfeeding in women
Presence of parafunctional habits (bruxism or clenching)
History of periodontal surgery over the past 12 months
Carious cervical lesions
External root resorption
Smoking
Study & Design
- Study Type
- interventional
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Tissue thickness. Timepoint: At least 6 months postoperatively. Method of measurement: Gingival thickness would be measured using a an endodontic spreader placed in the center of a silicone stopper and inserted perpendicularly from the midbuccal point (3 mm apical to the gingival margin) through the soft tissues to reach a hard surface.
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method