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Gum thickness may predict crowded teeth risk in kids

NCT ID NCT07205172

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study looks at whether children with thin gums are more likely to have severely crowded teeth. Researchers will examine 180 kids aged 5 to 16 at different stages of tooth development. The goal is to find early warning signs so dentists can prevent future gum problems.

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Study facts

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Participants

About 180 people

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Started

Dec 2025

Expected to finish

Apr 2027

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Lead sponsor

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Who can take part

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Who is studied

Pediatric population of both sexes, aged between 5 and 16 years.

Ages

5 to 16 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Pediatric patients attending the Pediatric Dentistry and/or Orthodontics clinic (consultation and/or outpatient appointment). * Parents and/or legal guardians have signed the informed consent for participation in the study. * Age between 5 and 16 years. * Clinical dentition criteria by group: Group 1 (Primary Dentition): Presence in the mandibular arch of deciduous teeth from canine to canine. Group 2 (Early Mixed Dentition): Presence in the mandibular arch of at least two permanent mandibular incisors, fully erupted (incisal edge at occlusal level) or partially erupted (≥50% of the crown), with no clinical attachment loss, and healthy gingiva or mild gingivitis (Gingival Index, GI ≤ 1). Group 3 (Late Mixed Dentition): Presence in the mandibular arch of all four permanent mandibular incisors fully erupted (incisal edge at occlusal level), with no clinical attachment loss, and healthy gingiva or mild gingivitis (GI ≤ 1). Group 4 (Permanent Dentition): Presence in the mandibular arch of all four permanent mandibular incisors fully erupted (incisal edge at occlusal level), with no clinical attachment loss, and healthy gingiva or mild gingivitis (GI ≤ 1). Exclusion Criteria: Patient-related: * Parents and/or legal guardians have not signed the informed consent. * Patients who are not sufficiently cooperative to allow a routine dental examination. * Non-cooperative patients, including those with special needs. * Children with systemic diseases or undergoing medication that affects gingival tissues. * Patients who have already undergone orthodontic treatment or are currently undergoing orthodontic treatment. Tooth-related: * Presence of dental agenesis or dental anomalies. * Dental sites with mucogingival problems.

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Conditions

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gingival disorder Malocclusion

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Crowding, tooth Gingival diseases

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Clinica Odontostomatologica - Fondazione Policlinico IRCSS A. Gemelli

    RECRUITING

    Roma, 00168, Italy

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