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Gum graft surgery may beat cleaning alone for receding gums

NCT ID NCT05688293

Recruiting now Disease control Sponsor: Misr International University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jul 06, 2026 · Last updated Jul 07, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether gum graft surgery (using connective tissue or free gingival grafts) is better than non-surgical cleaning alone for treating gum recession. It includes 30 healthy adults with thin gums and receding gums. The goal is to see which approach increases gum thickness and improves appearance and comfort.

What this could mean

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

What this could lead to
If successful, this could show that gum graft surgery is more effective than cleaning alone for treating gum recession and improving gum thickness.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study with only 30 participants. Results may not apply to everyone, and surgery carries risks like pain, swelling, or infection.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

gingival recession

As listed by the trial registrant

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

GINGIVAL RECESSION

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

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Locations

  • Faculty of oral and dental medicine, Misr international university

    RECRUITING

    Cairo, 12345, Egypt

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