New pinhole gum surgery could reduce pain and improve smiles

NCT ID NCT07162207

Ongoing Disease control Sponsor: Ain Shams University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tests a modified pinhole surgical technique for treating localized gum recession. It compares using a bi-layer collagen membrane versus a connective tissue graft to cover exposed tooth roots. The trial involves 18 healthy adults with gum recession and will measure changes in gum depth, width, thickness, and patient satisfaction over 6 months.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Bi-layer collagen membrane or connective tissue graft
What this could lead to: If successful, this could offer a less invasive, equally effective option for covering exposed tooth roots, reducing pain and improving gum appearance.
What could go wrong: This is a very small, early-stage trial with only 18 patients, so results may not apply to everyone. The collagen membrane may not work as well as the standard graft, and long-term outcomes are unknown.

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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, LOCALIZED

Contacts and locations

Locations

Faculty of Dentistry- Ain Shams University

Cairo, Egypt

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