Modifying the characteristics of the gums using two different approaches

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Thin gingival phenotype; Oral Health; Disorder of gingiva and edentulous alveolar ridge, unspecified

• Registration Number: ISRCTN10040718
• Lead Sponsor: Damascus University

Brief Summary

2022 Results article in https://www.doi.org/10.7759/cureus.25104 (added 18/08/2023)

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2021-07-15
• Study Completion: 2022-01-10
• Last Update Posted: 28 August 2023

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 14

Inclusion Criteria

1. Systemically healthy patients
2. Gingival thickness of the mandibular anterior teeth >1 mm
3. No pregnancy or lactation
4. Non-smokers

Exclusion Criteria

1. Active orthodontic treatment
2. Previous periodontal surgery
3. Use of any drug that might affect periodontal health
4. Malocclusion, crowding, missing or supernumerary teeth
5. Tooth mobility, bruxism

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
1. Gingival thickness measured using a no.15 endodontic spreader (inserted perpendicularly from the vestibular midpoint 1.5 mm apical of the gingival margin through the soft tissue until a hard surface is reached, with a flowable composite used to mark the reference point) and a digital caliper to assess the penetration depth between the tip and the composite at baseline, 1, and 3 months<br>2. Keratinized tissue width measured from gingival margin to mucogingival junction with the help of a periodontal probe (UNC 15 probe) at baseline, 1, and 3 months

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
1. Plaque index measured using a probe and a mirror to evaluate the plaque accumulation on the tooth at baseline, 1, and 3 months<br>2. Gingival index measured using a probe and a mirror to evaluate gingival inflammation at baseline, 1, and 3 months<br>3. Probing depth index measured using a periodontal probe to measure the periodontal pocket depth at baseline, 1, and 3 months<br>4. Clinical attachment loss (CAL) measured using a periodontal probe from the CEJ Cemento-enamel junction, to the gingival margin at baseline, 1, and 3 months<br>5. Bleeding on probing (BOP) measured on probing at baseline, 1, and 3 months