New study tests better ways to fix receding gums

NCT ID NCT05565079

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study involved 24 adults with receding gums to see if adding an enamel protein to a standard gum graft procedure improves results. The standard method uses a tissue graft placed under the gum with a small tunnel. Half the participants also got the enamel protein. Researchers measured gum coverage, attachment, and thickness at the start and after 6 months.

This is an AI summary of the original study and may miss details. Read our disclaimer.

Get updates

Get notified about this study

Sign up to get updates when this study changes or when new studies for RECESSION, GINGIVAL are added.

Our safety recommendation!

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

Locations

  • University of Louisville

    Louisville, Kentucky, 40202, United States

More trials for these conditions

Other studies related to the condition(s) this trial covers.