New gum surgery aims to cover hidden tooth roots

NCT ID NCT07590960

ENROLLING_BY_INVITATION Disease control Sponsor: University of Pittsburgh Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jul 30, 2026 · Updated 3 times

Summary

This study tests a surgical procedure to cover exposed tooth roots on the tongue side of lower teeth. Twenty adults with gum recession will receive the surgery and be followed for up to 24 months. The main goal is to see how much root coverage is achieved at 6 months, along with other measures like gum thickness and patient comfort.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Modified Coronally Advanced Tunnel with Connective Tissue Graft (surgical procedure)
What this could lead to: If successful, this surgical technique could offer a reliable way to cover exposed roots on the tongue side of lower teeth, reducing sensitivity and improving gum health.
What could go wrong: This is a very small, early case series with only 20 participants and no comparison group. Results may not apply to everyone, and surgery carries risks like pain, swelling, or graft failure.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

dentin sensitivity gingival recession

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

GINGIVAL RECESSION MUCOGINGIVAL DEFORMITY - INSUFFICIENT KERATINIZED TISSUE

Contacts and locations

Locations

University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15261, United States

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