Evaluation of Root Coverage by Connective Graft and Different Root Conditioning Adjunctive Therapies (NCT03462368) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Evaluation of Root Coverage by Connective Graft and Different Root Conditioning Adjunctive Therapies
Brazil60 participantsStarted 2018-04-01
Plain-language summary
The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of two different treatment agents used in conjunction with subepithelial connective graft technique on root coverage outcomes in multiple recession defects. Half of patients will receive root treatment with antimicrobial photodynamic therapy and the other half will receive photobiomodulation therapy by laser on surgery site.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 60 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Multiple Gingival recession - two or more Miller's class I or II (2 to 5 mm of height)
* Indication of root coverage by dentin hypersensitivity or esthetic.
* Minimum palate thickness (1,5mm)
* Visible Enamel cement junction (JCE) on the teeth to be treated and pulp vitality
* Patients without signs of periodontal disease activity and with plaque index and bleeding on probing throughout ≤20%;
Exclusion Criteria:
* Use of drugs that affect periodontal tissues (eg: anticonvulsants, calcium channel blockers, cyclosporine, bisphosphonates, hormone-based contraceptives, steroids)
* Smokers
* Pregnancy
* Diabetics
* History of head and neck radiotherapy
* Teeth with mobility
* Malpositioned teeth
* History of periodontal surgery at the area on the last 12 months
* Patients with orthodontic therapy in progression
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
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1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.