Status:

COMPLETED

Clinical Comparison Between Two Surgical Techniques for the Treatment of Gingival Recessions

Lead Sponsor:

University of Sao Paulo

Collaborating Sponsors:

Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo

Conditions:

Gingival Recession

Eligibility:

All Genders

18-65 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

The aim of this study is to test a surgical technique for the treatment of gingival recessions. The hypothesis of the study is to promote greater root coverage and better healing.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Recession defects are Miller's class I or II and do not vary more or equal than 3 mm
  • Main complaint aesthetic issues or dentine hypersensitivity
  • The patient must be a candidate for bilateral root coverage procedure
  • Patient shows sufficient plaque control (FMPS \< 20%)
  • The patient is able to comply with the study-related procedures such as exercising good oral hygiene and attending all follow-up procedures
  • The patient is able to fully understand the nature of the proposed surgery and is able to provide a signed informed consent

Exclusion

  • Smokers
  • Systemic diseases
  • Pregnants or lactating
  • Periodontal disease
  • General contraindications for dental and/or surgical treatment are present
  • The patient has a history of malignancy, radiotherapy, or chemotherapy for malignancy within the past five years
  • The patient is taking medications or having treatments which have an effect on mucosal healing in general (e.g. steroids, large doses of anti-inflammatory drugs)

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

August 1 2010

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

October 1 2011

Estimated Enrollment :

15 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT01175720

Start Date

August 1 2010

End Date

October 1 2011

Last Update

November 16 2011

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Faculty of Dentistry of Ribeirão Preto USP

Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo, Brazil, 14040-904