Gum graft showdown: which donor site heals receding gums best?
NCT ID NCT06404762
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested two different places to take gum tissue for grafting—the back of the mouth (tuberosity) or the roof of the mouth (palate)—to fix receding gums on a single tooth. Thirty healthy adults with gum recession received one of the two grafts along with a gum-lifting procedure. Researchers measured how much the gums grew back and how much pain patients felt over a year.
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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30 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Jul 2023
- Finished
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Oct 2025
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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18 to 60 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Non-smoker, systemically healthy * No active periodontal disease * Maxillary anterior and premolar teeth with single, isolated recessions RT 1 (Miller 1 \&2) * Absences of non-carious cervical lesions (NCCL) and non-detectable cemento-enamel junction (CEJ) * Buccal gingival recession defects between 2-5 mm in depth Exclusion Criteria: * Presence of caries lesions or restorations in the cervical area * Intake of medications that impede periodontal tissue health and healing * Medical contraindications for periodontal surgical procedures * Pregnancy and lactation * Bleeding and plaque scores ≥ 20% * Probing depths \> 4 mm
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Gazi University Faculty of Dentistry
Ankara, Çankaya, 06490, Turkey (Türkiye)
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