The Comparison of Different Root Coverage Techniques Using the Anatomical Recession Area Approach (NCT06272006) | Clinical Trial Compass
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The Comparison of Different Root Coverage Techniques Using the Anatomical Recession Area Approach
Turkey (Türkiye)40 participantsStarted 2024-02-24
Plain-language summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to compare the effectiveness of two treatments for gingival recession. The main questions it aims to answer are:
Which treatment method, Coronally Positioned Flap with Connective Tissue Graft or Modified Coronally Advanced Tunnel with connective tissue graft, is more effective in treating gum recession? How does the Anatomical Recession Rate, a new measurement technique, help in evaluating the success of these treatments?
The patients will be treated with coronally advanced flap or modified coronally advanced tunnel + connective tissue graft to see which method is more effective in reducing gum recession, as measured by using anatomical recession rate.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 60 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Participants aged 18 to 60 years.
* Individuals with the gingival recession of Miller Class I, II, or III in at least one tooth in the anterior mandibular or maxillary region.
* Participants must have at least 1 mm of keratinized tissue width around the affected tooth/tooth and be in good general health.
* Ability to provide informed consent for participation in the study.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Individuals with uncontrolled systemic diseases that could impact periodontal healing (e.g., diabetes mellitus, cardiovascular diseases).
* Current smokers or those who have quit smoking less than 6 months before the study.
* Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding.
* Participants who have received periodontal or gingival recession treatment in the study area within the last year.
* Presence of acute periodontal or dental infections requiring immediate treatment, or extensive caries affecting the study teeth.
Questions worth asking your doctor
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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?
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