V-Reverse Suture Technique Compared to Traditional Anchored Sling Suture in Treating Multiple Gin… (NCT07602829) | Clinical Trial Compass
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V-Reverse Suture Technique Compared to Traditional Anchored Sling Suture in Treating Multiple Gingival Recession
Jordan7 participantsStarted 2025-04-01
Plain-language summary
The goal of this split-mouth pilot study is to study the effect of two different suturing techniques in root coverage using coronally advanced flap tunnel in multiple adjacent recession cases to see which technique will give superior outcomes in term of mean root coverage percentage, and root coverage esthetic score after 3-months.
The main questions it aims to answer are:
* Does a suturing technique gives superior mean root coverage percentage over another?
* Does a suturing technique gives superior root coverage esthetic score?
Researcher will compare between V-reverse suturing technique and anchored sling suture to see which will result in superior mean root coverage percentage, and root coverage esthetic score after 3-months.
Participants will:
* Come in for a first visit to check your gum health, check eligibility and to be provided with scaling and polishing if needed.
* Come in for surgery and clinical measurements.
* Participant will be asked to complete post-operative questionnaire for 14 days.
* Re-evaluated after 1 week and suture removal at 2 weeks.
* Follow-up after 1 and 3 months.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Age ≥ 18 years
* Periodontally and systemically healthy;
* Good plaque control (FMPS \< 20%)
* Presence of two quadrants exhibiting multiple (2 or more sites) adjacent RT1 or RT2 gingival recession ≥ 2 mm in at least one site.
* Non-smoker.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Smoking
* Pregnant or lactating women;
* Untreated periodontitis;
* Systemic disorders with compromised healing potential;
* Use of medications (immuno-suppressants, phenytoin, or anything else that might affect soft tissue healing);
* Undergoing radiotherapy;
* History of mucogingival surgery.
* Presence of severe tooth malposition, rotation, or super-eruption.
* Presence of root caries or inadequate prosthetic restorations;
* Persistence of uncorrected gingival trauma from toothbrushing.
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
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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.