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Gingival Recessions in Orthodontically Treated and Untreated Adult Patients: a Prospective Study
Led by Universitaire Ziekenhuizen KU Leuven · Updated on 2026-03-03
50
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
59 weeks
Total Duration
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What this Trial Is About
Researchers are studying gingival recessions in adults who are seeking orthodontic treatment to better understand the factors that increase the risk of developing these recessions after treatment. Gingival recessions are caused by multiple factors including dental plaque, tooth brushing habits, tissue thickness, smoking, malocclusion, trauma, and orthodontic treatment. This research aims to develop clinical guidelines to help estimate the risk of gingival recessions following orthodontic care. This observational study involves four groups of adult patients distinguished by whether they have had orthodontic treatment and whether they have gingival recessions. The study records gingival and occlusal parameters for each group to analyze differences. There is no drug or device intervention; instead, the focus is on careful registration of dental and periodontal measurements over time. Participants will undergo evaluations including gingival parameters, periodontal phenotype, full mouth bleeding and plaque scores, occlusion, and occlusal contact points, all measured at six months. These assessments help researchers monitor the condition of the gums and teeth, aiming to identify patterns that contribute to gingival recessions. The total duration of follow-up and involvement for participants is six months.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
Gingival Recessions in Orthodontically Treated and Untreated Adult Patients
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Patients with or without previous history of orthodontic treatment with and without gingival recessions
- 18 years old or older
- American Society of Anesthesiologists Classification I or II
You will not qualify if you...
- History of periodontal disease
- Taking anticoagulants, phenytoin, cyclosporine, nifedipine, or calcium channel blockers
- Prior history of radio or chemotherapy
- Pregnant or breastfeeding
- Agenesis of one or more lower incisors
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Your Study Journey
Duration - 2 to 4 weeks
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
1 visit (in-person)
Duration - Baseline assessments at enrollment
Participants have gingival and occlusal parameters recorded for analysis of factors related to gingival recessions.
1 visit (in-person)
Duration - 6 months
Participants are observed over 6 months to monitor gingival parameters, periodontal phenotype, bleeding scores, plaque scores, occlusion, and occlusal contact points.
Follow-up visits during 6 months as determined by study protocol
Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
UZ Leuven
Leuven, Belgium, 3000
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Research Team
A
Ana Castro
M
Maria Cadenas
How is the study designed?
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Masking
N/A
Allocation
N/A
Model
N/A
Primary Purpose
N/A
Number of Arms
4
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