Status:
COMPLETED
Root Coverage Comparing Suturing Techniques
Lead Sponsor:
University of Louisville
Conditions:
Root Coverage
Eligibility:
All Genders
18+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The hypothesis of this study is that coronally positioned tunnel with acellular dermal matrix using a continuous sling suture to secure both the graft and the flap will result in better percent root c...
Detailed Description
Thirty patients will be selected by meeting the following criteria: Inclusion Criteria: A. At least one Miller Class I or II mucogingival defect ≥ 3 mm (Miller 1985). B. The mucogingival defect must...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- At least one Miller Class I or II mucogingival defect ≥ 3 mm (Miller 1985).
- The mucogingival defect must be on a non-molar tooth.
- Patients must be between ≥ 18 years of age.
Exclusion
- Patients with a known allergy to any of the materials that will be used in the study, including systemic antibiotics (tetracycline and doxycycline).
- Patients requiring antibiotic prophylaxis.
- Root surface restorations at the site of recession.
- No detectable cemento-enamel junction.
- Patients who fail to maintain oral hygiene levels of at least 80% plaque free surfaces.
- Patients who are pregnant or lactating.
- Patients who use tobacco products (smoking or smokeless tobacco).
- Patients with alcohol abuse problems.
- Patients undergoing long-term steroid therapy.
- History of previous root coverage procedures, graft or guided tissue regeneration, on the test teeth.
- Patients who fail to complete the informed consent form.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
September 1 2013
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
July 1 2014
Estimated Enrollment :
16 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT01901822
Start Date
September 1 2013
End Date
July 1 2014
Last Update
December 8 2016
Active Locations (1)
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Graduate Periodontics Clinic University of Louisville
Louisville, Kentucky, United States, 40202