Actively Recruiting
Changes in Soft Tissue Thickness Following Multiple Coronally Advanced Tunnel (MCAT) vs Vestibular Incision Subperiosteal Tunnel Access (VISTA)
Led by Universidad Complutense de Madrid · Updated on 2026-02-13
44
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
141 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
This randomized clinical trial will compare two surgical methods for treating multiple adjacent gingival recessions (types RT1 and RT2): the Modified Coronally Advanced Tunnel (MCAT) and the Vestibular Incision Subperiosteal Tunnel Access (VISTA). Both methods will use connective tissue grafts (CTG), which are the best way to cover roots. The main objective is to use three-dimensional (3D) digital volumetric analysis to look at how the thickness of soft tissue has changed after six and 12 months. Secondary outcomes include root coverage, esthetic outcomes, gingival health parameters, hypersensitivity, patient satisfaction, and wound healing quality. There will be 44 volunteers, and they will be randomly assigned to one of the two surgical methods. Under the same settings, periodontal specialists in training will undertake the procedures at the Universidad Complutense de Madrid. There will be follow-up evaluations at different times up to 12 months after the procedure. The results of this study will help determine whether remote incisions via the VISTA technique offer improved outcomes compared to the MCAT technique.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Changes in Soft Tissue Thickness Following Multiple Coronally Advanced Tunnel (MCAT) vs Vestibular Incision Subperiosteal Tunnel Access (VISTA)
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Adults aged 18 years or older
- At least two adjacent sites with gingival recessions classified as recession type 1 (RT1) or type 2 (RT2)
- Presence of at least 2 mm depth on one or more recessions
- Smokers of 10 or fewer cigarettes per day
- Full-mouth plaque and bleeding scores of 20% or less
- Ability to maintain good oral hygiene
You will not qualify if you...
- Compromised general health
- Pregnancy or trying to get pregnant
- Untreated periodontal diseases
- Severe tooth malposition
- Root caries or inadequate prosthetic restorations
- Previous periodontal plastic surgery at the experimental sites
- Smoking more than 10 cigarettes per day
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
University Complutense of Madrid
Madrid, Spain
Actively Recruiting
Research Team
A
Ana Carrillo de Albornoz Sainz
CONTACT
T
Tommaso Conforti
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
DOUBLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
2
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