Gum surgery breakthrough: new technique covers exposed roots in tough cases
NCT ID NCT07616960
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.
Disclaimer
Read more
Show less
This is a summary of
the original study
.
Summaries may miss details or leave out important information. Before applying or accepting participation, make sure you have read and understood the full study. Curemydisease.com takes no responsibility whatsoever for anything missed, misunderstood, or acted upon as a result of our summary — we know it does not capture everything.
This is a summary of the original study . Summaries may miss details or leave out important information. Before applying or accepting participation, make sure you have read and understood the full study. Curemydisease.com takes no responsibility whatsoever for anything missed, misunderstood, or acted upon as a result of our summary — we know it does not capture everything.
Get updates
Get notified about this study
Sign up to get updates when this study changes or when new studies for GINGIVAL RECESSION, MUCOGINGIVAL SURGERY are added.
By submitting, you agree to our Terms of use
Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Show contact details
Enter your email to view the contact information for this study.
By submitting, you agree to our Terms of use
Locations
-
Chang Gung Memorial Hospital
Taipei, 10507, Taiwan