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Biofunctionalization of a Volume-stable Collagen Matrix (VCMX) for the Treatment of Single Gingival Recession

Not Applicable
Recruiting
Conditions
Gingival Recession
Interventions
Registration Number
NCT05916742
Lead Sponsor
Universidade Estadual Paulista Júlio de Mesquita Filho
Brief Summary

The treatment of single gingival recessions comprises different well-established techniques, and the association between coronally advanced flap (CAF) and the subepithelial connective tissue graft is considered the gold standard. However, despite the excellent clinical results obtained, the use of subepithelial connective tissue graft is related to an increased risk of trans and postoperative bleeding, a longer duration of the surgical procedure and greater postoperative pain and morbidity. To overcome these limitations and increase patient acceptance, new biomaterials have been developed as possible alternatives to the use of connective tissue graft. Recently, tissue engineering has been investigating collagen matrices as carriers of biologically active substances. In vitro and in vivo studies have shown that the biofunctionalization of these matrices using injectable platelet rich-fibrin (i-PRF) can optimize the healing process of soft tissues using own's patient regenerative components. However, although it has promising potential, clinical studies evaluating the performance of functionalized collagen matrices are still scarce in the literature. Thus, the present study aims to evaluate the clinical, esthetic, patient-centered, immuno and microbiological results of the use of the biofunctionalized volume stable collagen matrix (VCMX) for the treatment of single gingival recessions RT1. For such purpose, a randomized controlled clinical trial of superiority, parallel and blind will be carried out. Seventy-five patients with RT1 single gingival recession will be selected, who will be randomly allocated to one of the following groups: CAF+VCMX+i-PRF (n = 25), coronally advanced flap associated with VCMX functionalized with i-PRF; CAF+VCMX (n=25), coronally advanced flap associated with VCMX; and CAF group (n = 25), coronally advanced flap alone (CAF). The groups will be compared regarding clinical, esthetic and patient-centered outcomes at the baseline, three and six months after the surgical procedure. The microbiological evaluation will be performed at baseline, three and six months after surgery and the concentration of inflammatory markers and growth factors will be assessed before the procedure and 3, 7, 14, 30 and 60 days after treatment.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
RECRUITING
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
75
Inclusion Criteria
  • Presence of RT1 (Cairo et al., 2011) buccal single gingival recession (GR) on vital upper or lower canines and premolars with intact root surface (visible CEJ).
  • Presence of dentin hypersensitivity (HD) and/or esthetic concerns related to GR.
  • Adults > 18 years old.
  • Systemically health.
  • No signs of active periodontal disease.
  • Full-mouth plaque and bleeding score ≤ 20%.
  • Written informed consent given.
Exclusion Criteria
  • Smoking.
  • Contraindication for periodontal surgery.
  • Pregnancy.
  • Presence of orthodontic braces.
  • Medications known to interfere with periodontal healing.
  • Use of anticoagulants.

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
CAF+VCMX+i-PRFChlorhexidine rinseThe surgical procedure for root coverage will be the trapezoidal-type of coronally advanced flap previously described (de Sanctis \& Zucchelli 2007). Thus, it will start with two divergent releasing incisions lateral to the gingival recession defect. These releasing incisions will then be united by a sulcular incision, and the flap will be raised beyond the mucogingival junction. Subsequently, a VCMX functionalized with injectable platelet rich-fibrin (I-PRF) will be placed at the cemento-enamel junction (CEJ) level and stabilized in the adjacent interdental connective beds by interrupted sutures. Then, sling sutures will be placed to stabilize the flap margin 2 mm coronal to CEJ, followed by interrupted sutures to close the releasing incisions.
CAF+VCMXChlorhexidine rinseThe surgical procedure for root coverage will be the trapezoidal-type of coronally advanced flap previously described (de Sanctis \& Zucchelli 2007). Thus, it will start with two divergent releasing incisions lateral to the gingival recession defect. These releasing incisions will then be united by a sulcular incision, and the flap will be raised beyond the mucogingival junction. Subsequently, a VCMX will be placed at the cemento-enamel junction (CEJ) level and stabilized in the adjacent interdental connective beds by interrupted sutures. Then, sling sutures will be placed to stabilize the flap margin 2 mm coronal to CEJ, followed by interrupted sutures to close the releasing incisions.
CAF+VCMX+i-PRFAmoxicillin 500mgThe surgical procedure for root coverage will be the trapezoidal-type of coronally advanced flap previously described (de Sanctis \& Zucchelli 2007). Thus, it will start with two divergent releasing incisions lateral to the gingival recession defect. These releasing incisions will then be united by a sulcular incision, and the flap will be raised beyond the mucogingival junction. Subsequently, a VCMX functionalized with injectable platelet rich-fibrin (I-PRF) will be placed at the cemento-enamel junction (CEJ) level and stabilized in the adjacent interdental connective beds by interrupted sutures. Then, sling sutures will be placed to stabilize the flap margin 2 mm coronal to CEJ, followed by interrupted sutures to close the releasing incisions.
CAFAmoxicillin 500mgThe surgical procedure for root coverage will be the trapezoidal-type of coronally advanced flap previously described (de Sanctis \& Zucchelli 2007). Thus, it will start with two divergent releasing incisions lateral to the gingival recession defect. These releasing incisions will then be united by a sulcular incision, and the flap will be raised beyond the mucogingival junction. Then, sling sutures will be placed to stabilize the flap margin 2 mm coronal to CEJ, followed by interrupted sutures to close the releasing incisions.
CAF+VCMXAmoxicillin 500mgThe surgical procedure for root coverage will be the trapezoidal-type of coronally advanced flap previously described (de Sanctis \& Zucchelli 2007). Thus, it will start with two divergent releasing incisions lateral to the gingival recession defect. These releasing incisions will then be united by a sulcular incision, and the flap will be raised beyond the mucogingival junction. Subsequently, a VCMX will be placed at the cemento-enamel junction (CEJ) level and stabilized in the adjacent interdental connective beds by interrupted sutures. Then, sling sutures will be placed to stabilize the flap margin 2 mm coronal to CEJ, followed by interrupted sutures to close the releasing incisions.
CAFCAFThe surgical procedure for root coverage will be the trapezoidal-type of coronally advanced flap previously described (de Sanctis \& Zucchelli 2007). Thus, it will start with two divergent releasing incisions lateral to the gingival recession defect. These releasing incisions will then be united by a sulcular incision, and the flap will be raised beyond the mucogingival junction. Then, sling sutures will be placed to stabilize the flap margin 2 mm coronal to CEJ, followed by interrupted sutures to close the releasing incisions.
CAFChlorhexidine rinseThe surgical procedure for root coverage will be the trapezoidal-type of coronally advanced flap previously described (de Sanctis \& Zucchelli 2007). Thus, it will start with two divergent releasing incisions lateral to the gingival recession defect. These releasing incisions will then be united by a sulcular incision, and the flap will be raised beyond the mucogingival junction. Then, sling sutures will be placed to stabilize the flap margin 2 mm coronal to CEJ, followed by interrupted sutures to close the releasing incisions.
CAF+VCMX+i-PRFCAFThe surgical procedure for root coverage will be the trapezoidal-type of coronally advanced flap previously described (de Sanctis \& Zucchelli 2007). Thus, it will start with two divergent releasing incisions lateral to the gingival recession defect. These releasing incisions will then be united by a sulcular incision, and the flap will be raised beyond the mucogingival junction. Subsequently, a VCMX functionalized with injectable platelet rich-fibrin (I-PRF) will be placed at the cemento-enamel junction (CEJ) level and stabilized in the adjacent interdental connective beds by interrupted sutures. Then, sling sutures will be placed to stabilize the flap margin 2 mm coronal to CEJ, followed by interrupted sutures to close the releasing incisions.
CAF+VCMX+i-PRFi-PRFThe surgical procedure for root coverage will be the trapezoidal-type of coronally advanced flap previously described (de Sanctis \& Zucchelli 2007). Thus, it will start with two divergent releasing incisions lateral to the gingival recession defect. These releasing incisions will then be united by a sulcular incision, and the flap will be raised beyond the mucogingival junction. Subsequently, a VCMX functionalized with injectable platelet rich-fibrin (I-PRF) will be placed at the cemento-enamel junction (CEJ) level and stabilized in the adjacent interdental connective beds by interrupted sutures. Then, sling sutures will be placed to stabilize the flap margin 2 mm coronal to CEJ, followed by interrupted sutures to close the releasing incisions.
CAF+VCMX+i-PRFVCMXThe surgical procedure for root coverage will be the trapezoidal-type of coronally advanced flap previously described (de Sanctis \& Zucchelli 2007). Thus, it will start with two divergent releasing incisions lateral to the gingival recession defect. These releasing incisions will then be united by a sulcular incision, and the flap will be raised beyond the mucogingival junction. Subsequently, a VCMX functionalized with injectable platelet rich-fibrin (I-PRF) will be placed at the cemento-enamel junction (CEJ) level and stabilized in the adjacent interdental connective beds by interrupted sutures. Then, sling sutures will be placed to stabilize the flap margin 2 mm coronal to CEJ, followed by interrupted sutures to close the releasing incisions.
CAF+VCMXCAFThe surgical procedure for root coverage will be the trapezoidal-type of coronally advanced flap previously described (de Sanctis \& Zucchelli 2007). Thus, it will start with two divergent releasing incisions lateral to the gingival recession defect. These releasing incisions will then be united by a sulcular incision, and the flap will be raised beyond the mucogingival junction. Subsequently, a VCMX will be placed at the cemento-enamel junction (CEJ) level and stabilized in the adjacent interdental connective beds by interrupted sutures. Then, sling sutures will be placed to stabilize the flap margin 2 mm coronal to CEJ, followed by interrupted sutures to close the releasing incisions.
CAF+VCMXVCMXThe surgical procedure for root coverage will be the trapezoidal-type of coronally advanced flap previously described (de Sanctis \& Zucchelli 2007). Thus, it will start with two divergent releasing incisions lateral to the gingival recession defect. These releasing incisions will then be united by a sulcular incision, and the flap will be raised beyond the mucogingival junction. Subsequently, a VCMX will be placed at the cemento-enamel junction (CEJ) level and stabilized in the adjacent interdental connective beds by interrupted sutures. Then, sling sutures will be placed to stabilize the flap margin 2 mm coronal to CEJ, followed by interrupted sutures to close the releasing incisions.
CAF+VCMXSodium dipyroneThe surgical procedure for root coverage will be the trapezoidal-type of coronally advanced flap previously described (de Sanctis \& Zucchelli 2007). Thus, it will start with two divergent releasing incisions lateral to the gingival recession defect. These releasing incisions will then be united by a sulcular incision, and the flap will be raised beyond the mucogingival junction. Subsequently, a VCMX will be placed at the cemento-enamel junction (CEJ) level and stabilized in the adjacent interdental connective beds by interrupted sutures. Then, sling sutures will be placed to stabilize the flap margin 2 mm coronal to CEJ, followed by interrupted sutures to close the releasing incisions.
CAFSodium dipyroneThe surgical procedure for root coverage will be the trapezoidal-type of coronally advanced flap previously described (de Sanctis \& Zucchelli 2007). Thus, it will start with two divergent releasing incisions lateral to the gingival recession defect. These releasing incisions will then be united by a sulcular incision, and the flap will be raised beyond the mucogingival junction. Then, sling sutures will be placed to stabilize the flap margin 2 mm coronal to CEJ, followed by interrupted sutures to close the releasing incisions.
CAF+VCMX+i-PRFSodium dipyroneThe surgical procedure for root coverage will be the trapezoidal-type of coronally advanced flap previously described (de Sanctis \& Zucchelli 2007). Thus, it will start with two divergent releasing incisions lateral to the gingival recession defect. These releasing incisions will then be united by a sulcular incision, and the flap will be raised beyond the mucogingival junction. Subsequently, a VCMX functionalized with injectable platelet rich-fibrin (I-PRF) will be placed at the cemento-enamel junction (CEJ) level and stabilized in the adjacent interdental connective beds by interrupted sutures. Then, sling sutures will be placed to stabilize the flap margin 2 mm coronal to CEJ, followed by interrupted sutures to close the releasing incisions.
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Gingival recession reduction (RecRed)6 months

Final depth of gingival recession in millimeters minus gingival margin initial position in millimeters measured through a periodontal probe.

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Patient-centred esthetic evaluation6 months

Esthetic evaluation performed by the patient through a visual analog scale (VAS).

Root coverage esthetic score6 months

The Root Coverage Esthetic Scale (RES; Cairo et al., 2009) will be performed by two blinded and independent examiners at the 6-month post-operative assessment. This score evaluates five variables: level of the gingival margin, marginal tissue contour, soft tissue texture, mucogingival junction alignment, and gingival color.

Dentine hypersensitivity6 months

Evaluation of root sensitivity with the air blow test and measurement with a visual analog scale (VAS).

Patient recovery14 days

Evaluation of postsurgery sequelae, pain, and discomfort, oral function and interference with daily activities through postoperative diary previously described (Tonetti et al. 2018).

Immunological evaluationBaseline, 3, 7, 14, 30, and 60 days after surgery

Gingival crevicular fluid will be collected in order to evaluate the levels of nine inflammatory markers: IL1β, IL4, IL5, IL6, IL9, IL10, IL17A, Interferon gamma-induced protein 10 kDa (IP10), macrophage inflammatory protein 1α (MIP1α), monocyte chemotactic protein 1α (MCP-1α), and tumor necrosis factor α (TNFα). The following growth factors will be evaluated: EGF, TGF, PDGF, FGF, and VEGF. In addition, MMP-1, MMP-2 from TIMP-1, and TIMP-2 will also be evaluated.

Microbiological evaluationBaseline, 45 days, and 6 months after the procedure.

The collection of the subgingival biofilm will be performed in order to quantificate microorganisms such as Porphyromonas gingivalis, Tannerella forsythia, Prevotella intermedia, Fusobacterium nucleatum e Streptococcus sanguinis.

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

São Paulo State University

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São José Dos Campos, São Paulo, Brazil

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