Gum surgery breakthrough: new technique covers exposed roots in tough cases

NCT ID NCT07616960

Completed Disease control Sponsor: Choying Lin Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This completed study tested a surgical technique called the combined bilaminar tunnel method for treating gum recession in patients with challenging tooth anatomy. Twelve participants received the procedure and were followed for six months. The goal was to see how much of the exposed tooth root could be covered and whether certain anatomical factors affected the outcome.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: mucogingival surgery (combined bilaminar tunnel technique)
What this could lead to: If successful, this surgical technique could offer a reliable option for covering exposed tooth roots in patients with challenging gum anatomy.
What could go wrong: This is a very small study (12 participants) with no comparison group, so results may not apply to everyone. Long-term success and risks like infection or graft failure are not fully known.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

gingival recession root caries

As listed by the trial registrant

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

GINGIVAL RECESSION GINGIVAL RECESSION, MUCOGINGIVAL SURGERY ROOT COVERAGE

Contacts and locations

Locations

Chang Gung Memorial Hospital

Taipei, 10507, Taiwan

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