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Clinical Evaluation of Conventional Versus Microsurgical Techniques of Esthetic Crown Lengthening

24 participantsStarted 2019-02-01

Plain-language summary

the study compare gingival margin stability following conventional approach versus microsurgical approach of esthetic crown lengthening in management of patients with short clinical crowns in the upper anterior region.In management of patients with short clinical crowns in the upper anterior region, there is no difference in gingival margin stability between conventional and microsurgical approaches of esthetic crown lengthening.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients with healthy systemic condition. * Adult patients ˃ 18 years old. * The presence of the six upper anterior teeth. * Absence of sites with attachment loss and probing depth (PD) \>3 mm * Keratinized gingiva of at least 2mm width. * Compliance with good oral hygiene. * Patients accepts 6-months follow-up period (cooperative patients). * Patients provides an informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Gummy smile with normal tooth proportions * Presence of prosthetic crowns * Extensive restorations * Extensive incisal edge attrition. * Misalignment on maxillary anterior teeth. * Smokers ˃ 10 cigarettes / day.

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

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

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.

What they're measuring

Mid-buccal gingival margin level

Timeframe: 6 months

Trial details

NCT IDNCT03804281

SponsorCairo University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2020-01-01

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