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Gum surgery showdown: which technique best covers exposed tooth roots?

NCT ID NCT06037161

Disease control Sponsor: Case Western Reserve University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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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

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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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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.

Participants

About 36 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

May 2023

Expected to finish

Jul 2027

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Males and females of \> 18 years of age * Single Cairo's RT1 (Recession Type 1) and RT2 ( Recession Type 2) recession defects (≥3 mm in depth) in mandibular anterior teeth (Incisors). * Presence of identifiable cemento-enamel junction (CEJ) * Presence of a step ≤1 mm at the CEJ level and/or the presence of a root abrasion, but with an identifiable CEJ, will be accepted * Periodontally and systemically healthy patients * No contraindications for periodontal surgery and not taking medications known to interfere with periodontal tissue health or healing; and no prior periodontal surgery on the involved sites Exclusion Criteria: * Vaping, chewing tobacco or smoking \> 10 cigarettes per day * Uncontrolled Diabetes Mellitus (HbA1c \> 7) * Pregnancy and Lactation * Diseases affecting connective tissue metabolism * Long-term steroid use * Recession defects associated with caries * Teeth associated with pulpal pathology

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

gingival recession

As listed by the trial registrant

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Recession, gingival

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine

    RECRUITING

    Cleveland, Ohio, 44106, United States

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