Gum recession fix: pinhole surgery vs tunnel technique – which works better?
NCT ID NCT04513041
First seen Feb 19, 2026 · Last updated May 15, 2026 · Updated 13 times
Summary
This study compared two surgical methods to treat receding gums: the pinhole technique and the tunnel technique. Twenty-one adults with mild to moderate gum recession received both procedures on different teeth. Researchers used digital scans before and six months after surgery to measure changes in gum thickness and root coverage.
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University of Kentucky
Lexington, Kentucky, 40536, United States
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