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Can a new gum graft technique fully cover exposed roots after braces?

NCT ID NCT07763808

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First seen Aug 13, 2026 · Last updated Aug 14, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial compares two surgical techniques for treating receding gums in people who have completed orthodontic treatment. Participants receive a coronally advanced flap combined with either a de-epithelialized soft tissue graft or a subepithelial connective tissue graft. The goal is to see which approach better covers exposed tooth roots, improves gum appearance, and boosts patient satisfaction.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance
Two surgical procedures: a coronally advanced flap combined with either a de-epithelialized soft tissue graft or a subepithelial connective tissue graft
What this could lead to
If successful, this could identify a better surgical approach to fully cover exposed roots, improving both gum health and smile aesthetics after braces.
What could go wrong
This is a mid-stage trial with a modest number of participants, so results may not apply to everyone. Surgery carries typical risks like pain, swelling, or incomplete coverage.

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Study facts

What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.

Phase

Phase 2/3

Runs two stages together: whether the treatment works, then large-scale confirmation.

Participants

About 75 people

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

Expected to start

Sep 2026

An estimate. Start dates often move.

Expected to finish

Nov 2027

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.

Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Ages

18 to 70 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.

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Inclusion Criteria: * Systemically healthy patients * RT1 and RT2 gingival recession defects according to the Cairo classification, with recession depth ≥ 2 mm * Completed orthodontic treatment * Aged between 18 and 70 Exclusion Criteria: * Smokers * Pregnancy * Poor adherence to oral hygiene practices * Refusal to participate in the study

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Conditions

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Aziz Aliyev Azerbaijan State Advanced Training Institute for Doctors

    RECRUITING

    Baku, Azerbaijan