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Gum graft showdown: which technique blends best?

NCT ID NCT07706257

Disease control Sponsor: Bezmialem Vakif University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jul 15, 2026 · Last updated Jul 17, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study compares two surgical techniques for treating gum recession: gingival unit grafting and conventional free gingival grafting. Researchers measure how well each graft matches the color of surrounding gum tissue and how much healthy gum tissue it adds over 18 months. The trial includes 40 healthy adults with specific types of gum recession on lower front teeth.

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Active substance
Gingival Unit Grafting and Conventional Free Gingival Grafting (surgical procedures)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could point toward a preferred surgical method for treating gum recession that blends more naturally with surrounding tissue.
What could go wrong
This is a small, retrospective study with only 40 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The cosmetic improvement may vary, and surgery carries standard risks like infection or discomfort.

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Study facts

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Participants

40 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Mar 2022

Finished

Dec 2024

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Who is studied

The study population consists of adult patients seeking treatment for localized gingival recessions on mandibular incisors at a university faculty of dentistry.

Ages

18 to 65 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Systemically healthy individuals aged between 18 and 65 years * No systemic diseases contraindicating periodontal surgery * Not taking medications known to exert adverse effects on periodontal tissues * Presenting with Cairo Type 2 (RT2) or Type 3 (RT3) localized gingival recessions on mandibular incisors * Presence of ≤1 mm of attached gingiva resulting in difficulty maintaining plaque control * Full-mouth plaque and gingival index scores ≤1 * Bleeding on probing (BOP) \<10% * No history of prior soft tissue surgery in the designated area Exclusion Criteria: * Individuals who are pregnant or lactating. * Presenting with gingival recession or prosthetic restorations at the donor site (maxillary premolar palatal region). * Cases demonstrating caries, abrasions, or restorations on the root surfaces of the related teeth. * Individuals with known allergies to dental impression materials. * Periodontal pocket depth greater than 3 mm. * Tooth malposition. * Endodontic complications.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

gingival recession keratinization disease

As listed by the trial registrant

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Gingival recession, mucogingival surgery Keratinized tissue deficiency

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Bezmialem Vakif University, Faculty of Dentistry

    Istanbul, Fatih, 34093, Turkey (Türkiye)

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