Evaluation of Root Coverage by Subepithelial Connective Graft Associated to Root Conditioning by Citric Acid Plus Tetracycline and Antimicrobial Photodynamic Therapy: A Randomized Clinical Trial
Overview
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Intervention
- Not specified
- Conditions
- Gingival Recession
- Sponsor
- University of Sao Paulo
- Enrollment
- 14
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- Total root coverage measured with a periodontal probe in mm
- Status
- Completed
- Last Updated
- 9 years ago
Overview
Brief Summary
The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of two root-conditioning agents used in conjunction with subepithelial connective graft technique on root coverage outcomes. One is citric acid plus tetracycline and the other is antimicrobial photodynamic therapy.
Detailed Description
Citric acid plus tetracycline has properties of root surface decontamination, surface demineralization and exposure of collagen fibers. Antimicrobial photodynamic therapy has been widely used in Periodontics to obtain reduction of periodontopathogenic bacteria with absence of systemic side effects and minimal bacterial resistance. Also, it has properties of root demineralization and exposure of collagen fibers. These properties may enhance root coverage in procedures of subepithelial connective graft.
Investigators
Carla Andreotti Damante
Associate professor
University of Sao Paulo
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- •Gingival recession - Miller's class I or II (2 to 5 mm of height) at least in one tooth
- •Indication of root coverage by dentin hypersensitivity or esthetic
Exclusion Criteria
- •Pregnancy
- •Systemic medication use that could impair wound healing or surgery procedure
- •Systemic diseases as diabetes, uncontrolled hypertension, coagulation diseases, kidney diseases.
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Total root coverage measured with a periodontal probe in mm
Time Frame: one year
Distance from cemento-enamel junction to gingival margin = 0 mm
Secondary Outcomes
- Keratinized mucosa width measured with a periodontal probe in mm(one year)
- Dentin hypersensitivity measured by applying an air jet on teeth and patient fills up a visual analogue scale(one year)