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Tooth fillings before gum surgery may boost root coverage for receding gums

NCT ID NCT07687654

Disease control Sponsor: Zeliha Başak Çakır Erdil Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jul 07, 2026 · Last updated Jul 08, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial studies whether filling a small cavity or worn area on the tooth root before gum surgery helps cover the exposed root better than surgery alone. Adults with gum recession and shallow tooth defects will receive either a glass ionomer filling, a resin composite filling, or no filling before a standard gum graft procedure. Researchers will measure how much of the root is covered and how stable the gum tissue remains over time.

What this could mean

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Active substance
glass ionomer cement or resin composite filling material
What this could lead to
If successful, this could show that filling certain tooth defects before gum surgery leads to better coverage of exposed roots and more stable long-term results.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with only 30 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. Different filling materials may not significantly improve outcomes over no filling at all.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 30 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Nov 2025

Expected to finish

Aug 2026

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 65 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: Adults aged 18 years or older. Patients presenting with Cairo RT1 (Miller Class I or II equivalent) gingival recession defects requiring root coverage surgery. Presence of a non-carious cervical lesion (NCCL), an existing cervical restoration, or a cervical defect requiring restoration. Cervical lesion depth of ≤1.5 mm. Patients who have completed initial periodontal therapy before enrollment. Good oral hygiene (Plaque Index ≤20% or as determined by the investigator). Indication for root coverage surgery with a subepithelial connective tissue graft. Teeth suitable for restoration with glass ionomer cement, resin composite, or flowable resin composite, or requiring no restoration according to the study protocol. Ability and willingness to provide written informed consent and comply with study visits. Exclusion Criteria: * Age younger than 18 years. Pregnancy or breastfeeding. Poor oral hygiene. Uncontrolled systemic disease or any medical condition contraindicating periodontal surgery. Bleeding disorders or current anticoagulation that contraindicates connective tissue graft harvesting. Known allergy or hypersensitivity to resin composite, flowable resin composite, glass ionomer cement, or any study materials. Patients who have not completed initial periodontal therapy. Cervical lesions deeper than 1.5 mm. Conditions that, in the investigator's opinion, could interfere with wound healing, periodontal surgery, or study outcomes.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

gingival recession

As listed by the trial registrant

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Gingival recession Non-carious cervical lesions (NCCLS)

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Faculty of Dentistry, Adıyaman University

    RECRUITING

    Adıyaman, Merkez, 02030, Turkey (Türkiye)

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