Impact of Root Surface Conditioning With Erythritol Air Polishing and Hand Instrumentation on Rec… (NCT07403006) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Impact of Root Surface Conditioning With Erythritol Air Polishing and Hand Instrumentation on Recession Coverage Using the Modified Tunnel Technique and Subepithelial Connective Tissue Graft.
Poland20 participantsStarted 2026-03-09
Plain-language summary
This study aims to evaluate whether the method of root surface preparation influences surgical outcomes. It will assess whether manual root instrumentation can be replaced by a less invasive erythritol air-polishing technique.
Who can participate
Age range18 Years – 60 Years
SexALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Multiple RT1 and/or RT2 gingival recessions, symmetrical and bilateral, with a minimum height of ≥ 1 mm
* Full-mouth plaque score (FMPS) \< 15% (assessed on four surfaces per tooth)
* Full-mouth bleeding on probing (FMBOP) \< 15% (assessed on four surfaces per tooth)
* Detectable cemento-enamel junction (CEJ)
* Age ≥ 18 years
Exclusion Criteria:
* RT3 gingival recessions
* Gingival recessions affecting second and third molars
* Systemic or infectious diseases that may impair wound healing, including active malignancy, diabetes mellitus with HbA1c \> 7.0%, history of head and neck radiotherapy, true xerostomia, and HIV/AIDS
* Cervical caries, non-carious cervical lesions, or Class V restorations interfering with the CEJ
* Active periodontitis
* Use of medications affecting periodontal tissues or wound healing, including systemic corticosteroids, immunosuppressants, isotretinoin, bisphosphonates, and monoclonal antibodies with immunosuppressive, antiresorptive, or antiangiogenic effects
* Smoking
* Pregnancy or breastfeeding