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A prospective study to evaluate the long-term stability of gingival recessions in periodontally healthy subjects using intraoral scans

Conditions
Gingival recessions
Registration Number
DRKS00029315
Lead Sponsor
Klinik für Zahnerhaltungskunde und Parodontologie, Universitätsklinikum Freiburg
Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
Complete
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
48
Inclusion Criteria

Patients with at least one gingival recession depth of = 3 mm on a single-rooted tooth within a closed row of teeth; periodontally healthy (up to PSI code 2); max. 20% smokers; signed declaration of consent

Exclusion Criteria

Minors (< 18 years); patients requiring acute treatment (e.g. active periodontitis, abscesses); condition following periodontal surgical recession coverage of the same tooth; teeth with a crown or restorations involving the cemento-enamel junction; taking medications that affect the health or healing process of periodontal tissues; other diseases affecting the oral mucosa; active orthodontic therapy; existing intraoral piercings; teeth with a mobility grade III; implants in close proximity; persistent habits that promote progression of recessions (e.g. maintaining a traumatic brushing technique).

Study & Design

Study Type
observational
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
The primary outcome measure is the change in recession depth in millitmeters.
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Secondary outcome measures are volume changes and changes in recession width and width of keratinised gingiva.
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