Gum surgery showdown: which flap covers recession best?

NCT ID NCT07158528

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: University Hospital, Ghent Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 16, 2026 · Updated 25 times

Summary

This study compares two surgical techniques—coronally advanced flap (CAF) and tunneled coronally advanced flap (TCAF)—for covering receding gums on multiple upper teeth. Both methods use a small tissue graft from the roof of the mouth to support the gum. The goal is to see which technique provides better long-term coverage, reducing tooth sensitivity and improving appearance. About 34 adults with good oral health will be followed for up to 10 years after surgery.

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Locations

Department of Periodontology and Implantology of Ghent University
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Ghent, Oost-Vlaanderen, 9000, Belgium

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GINGIVAL RECESSION GENERALIZED MODERATE GINGIVAL RECESSION LOCALIZED MODERATE GINGIVAL RECESSION, GENERALIZED GINGIVAL RECESSION, LOCALIZED GINGIVAL RECESSION, MUCOGINGIVAL SURGERY GINGIVAL RECESSION, PLASTIC SURGERY GINGIVAL RECESSIONS