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Microneedling boosts gum surgery results in thin gums, small study finds

NCT ID NCT06432439

Disease control Sponsor: Postgraduate Institute of Dental Sciences Rohtak Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tested whether adding microneedling before standard gum surgery (coronally advanced flap) improves root coverage for people with thin gums and receding gums. Thirty-six adults with isolated gum recession on upper front teeth were randomly assigned to receive either microneedling plus surgery or surgery alone. The goal was to see if microneedling could thicken the gums and lead to better coverage of exposed tooth roots.

What this could mean

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Active substance
microneedling procedure
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a simple way to thicken gum tissue before surgery, leading to better root coverage and less tooth sensitivity.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed trial with only 36 participants. Results may not apply to everyone, and the procedure may not work for all types of gum recession.

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

36 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Jun 2024

Finished

Dec 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

20 to 50 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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INCLUSION CRITERIA: * Presence of isolated Recession Type 1 buccal maxillary gingival recessions in esthetic zone including maxillary central incisors, lateral incisors and canines associated with esthetic complaints and/or dental sensitivity and otherwise systemically healthy. * Gingival Recession ≥2mm and clinically identifiable CEJ * Age 20years-50 years * Patient demonstrating compliance for maintaining good oral hygiene after Phase 1 therapy Plaque index (PI) \<1, Gingival Index (GI) \<1 * Providing a written and verbal informed consent. EXCLUSION CRITERIA * Patient with systemic disease that can influence the outcome of therapy. * Pregnant females or on oral contraceptive pills or hormone replacement therapy. * Smokers and patients undergoing orthodontic therapy * Physically and mentally impaired patients. * Non vital, malpositioned tooth * Presence of cervical abrasions or restorations in the area * Previous history of periodontal surgery on the involved sites.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

gingival recession

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Gingival recession, localized

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • post graduate institute of dental sciences (PGIDS)

    Rohtak, Haryana, 124001, India

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