Evaluation of Gingival Thickness Measurement at Different Anatomical Landmarks (NCT06369506) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Evaluation of Gingival Thickness Measurement at Different Anatomical Landmarks
Turkey (Türkiye)50 participantsStarted 2022-09-10
Plain-language summary
In this study, the point at which gingival thickness (GT) should be measured was investigated. Measurements were made from three different points. It was classified as thin and thick in two ways, according to the average of these three different points and the point corresponding to the base of the gingival groove, which is frequently used in the literature. And these two classifications were compared.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Non-smokers
* Healthy and normal periodontia
* Participants with no evidence of dental caries, crown shape alterations, or restorations affecting the occlusal edge in the teeth
* Presence of at least one tooth representing the anterior, molar and premolar regions in the maxillary and mandibular segments
Exclusion Criteria:
* Presence of gingival recession
* Presence of restorations affecting the crown shape and the occlusal edge of the tooth
* Using any medication that may affect the thickness of periodontal soft tissues (cyclosporine A, phenytoin or calcium channel blockers)
* History of orthodontic treatment
* Craniofacial asymmetry
* History of periodontal surgery
* Presence of abrasion or attrition in the incisal area of the 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?
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5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
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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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What they're measuring
1
Examining the sensitivities and sensitivities of two different gingival phenotype classifications based on three-point average GT measurement and single-point measurement using Receiver Operating Characteristic Analysis (ROC).
Timeframe: 1 month
2
Examining the agreement of GT measurements at three different points in 50 patients, 1195 teeth, using Kappa analysis.