Gum surgery showdown: which technique best covers exposed tooth roots?
NCT ID NCT06037161
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study compares two surgical techniques to treat gum recession on the lower front teeth. One method uses a flap moved forward plus a graft, while the other uses a different flap design plus a graft. Researchers will measure how much of the exposed tooth root is covered after six months in 36 healthy adults.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- surgical procedure (Coronally Advanced Flap or Gingival Pedicle Split Thickness flap, both with connective tissue graft)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could help dentists choose the better surgical method for covering exposed tooth roots in the lower front teeth, improving gum health and appearance.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial with only 36 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. Surgery carries risks like infection, pain, or incomplete root coverage.
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Conditions
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Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine
RECRUITINGCleveland, Ohio, 44106, United States
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