Gum surgery showdown: pinhole vs tunnel technique
NCT ID NCT04513041
First seen Feb 19, 2026 · Last updated May 20, 2026 · Updated 14 times
Summary
This study compared two surgical methods to fix receding gums: the pinhole technique and the tunnel technique. Twenty-one adults with mild to moderate gum recession received both procedures on different teeth. The goal was to see which method better covers exposed roots and increases gum thickness.
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University of Kentucky
Lexington, Kentucky, 40536, United States
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