New 3D gum technique could improve root coverage
NCT ID NCT07526259
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests a new surgical method called 3D tunneling for treating multiple receding gums, comparing it to a standard technique using a gum graft. Researchers will enroll 36 adults with gum recession to see which approach better covers exposed roots and improves gum health. The goal is to find a more effective and stable treatment option.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- connective tissue graft
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this new 3D tunneling technique could offer a more effective and stable way to cover exposed tooth roots and rebuild gum tissue.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial with only 36 participants. The long-term benefits and risks are still unknown, and the technique may not work better than the standard approach.
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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
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Cairo University
RECRUITINGCairo, AlManial, 11562, Egypt
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