Could microneedling replace gum grafts for receding gums?

NCT ID NCT06988839

Recruiting now Disease control Sponsor: Postgraduate Institute of Dental Sciences Rohtak Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tests whether microneedling (tiny needle pricks) done before a standard gum surgery can help cover exposed tooth roots in people with thin gums. Thirty-six adults with receding gums will either get microneedling followed by surgery, or surgery with a tissue graft from the roof of the mouth. The goal is to see if microneedling can thicken gums and improve root coverage with less discomfort.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: microneedling procedure
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a less invasive option for treating gum recession, potentially avoiding the need for a tissue graft from the palate.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage trial with only 36 participants. Microneedling may not thicken gums enough to improve surgery outcomes, and results may not apply to all patients.

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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

Locations

Department of Periodontology, Post Graduate Institute of Dental Sciences
RECRUITING

Rohtak, Haryana, 124001, India

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