Study on Gum Recession in Adults With or Without Orthodontic Treatment to Identify Risk Factors

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.

Gingival Recessions in Orthodontically Treated and Untreated Adult Patients