Could a simple gel boost gum surgery results?
NCT ID NCT07529340
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
Gum recession exposes tooth roots, causing sensitivity and cosmetic concerns. Standard surgery (CAF + SCTG) covers the root, but healing can be slow. This trial tests whether adding a hyaluronic acid gel (hyaDENT BG®) to the surgery improves root coverage and recovery. Thirty-four adults with single gum recession defects will be randomly assigned to surgery with or without the gel, and followed for 12 months.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- cross-linked hyaluronic acid gel (hyaDENT BG®)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could make gum surgery more effective at covering exposed roots and reduce pain or healing time.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial with only 34 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The gel is an add-on, not a replacement for surgery, and may not provide significant benefit.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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About 34 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Expected to start
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May 2026
An estimate. Start dates often move.
- Expected to finish
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Sep 2027
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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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
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: * \- Age ≥ 18 years, in good general health (ASA I or II) * Presence of a single gingival recession defect classified as RT1 or RT2 * Recession depth ≥ 2 mm with identifiable cemento-enamel junction (CEJ) * Presence of at least 1 mm of keratinized tissue at the defect site * No active periodontal disease (probing depth ≤ 4 mm and no bleeding on probing at the selected tooth) * Full-Mouth Plaque Score (FMPS ≤ 20%) and Full-Mouth Bleeding Score (FMBS ≤ 20%) * Vital tooth without caries, cervical lesions, or defective restorations * Good oral hygiene and motivation to maintain plaque control * Ability and willingness to comply with study procedures * Signed informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Uncontrolled systemic diseases (e.g., uncontrolled diabetes, severe cardiovascular disease, immunodeficiency) * Pregnant or breastfeeding women * Autoimmune diseases or immunosuppressive therapy * Known hypersensitivity to hyaluronic acid * Heavy smokers (\>10 cigarettes/day) or recent tobacco use * Active periodontal disease at the study site * Caries, root fractures, endodontic lesions, or defective restorations at the study tooth * Previous mucogingival surgery at the study site * Recent use of antibiotics, corticosteroids, or anti-inflammatory drugs * Coagulation disorders or anticoagulant therapy contraindicating surgery * Hormonal disorders affecting wound healing * Acute oral infections * Any condition that may interfere with study participation or follow-up
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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CEPI - Clinical Center for Periodontology and Implantology
Porto, Porto District, 4350-110, Portugal
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