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Comparing Two Methods for Treating Receded Gums on Lower Front Teeth

This study is comparing two surgical procedures to cover receded gums on a single lower front tooth. The procedures are called Coronally Advanced Flap (CAF) with Connective Tissue Graft (CTG) and Gingival Pedicle Split Thickness flap (GPST) with CTG. Researchers want to see which method provides better gum coverage after 6 months. You might be able to join if you are over 18 years old and have a specific type of gum recession (RT1 or RT2) on a lower front tooth. The study is looking to enroll 36 participants, but its current status is unclear.

Study design
This is a randomized clinical trial comparing two surgical techniques. It plans to enroll 36 participants.
What's involved
Clinical measurements will be performed at the beginning of the study and 6 months after surgery.
Compensation
Not stated in the trial record.
Follow-up
Participants will be followed for 6 months after surgery to measure root coverage.

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NCT06037161

Comparison of Two Methods of Covering a Single Lower Front Tooth With Receded Gums

Recruiting
NAAges 18+InterventionalTreatment
Case Western Reserve University
~36 participants
Updated 2026-05-20 on ClinicalTrials.gov
What's tested:Mandibular Incisor root coverage procedure

At a glance

Recruiting sites
1 of 1 listed site is recruiting right now
RecruitingSuspended, closed, or not yet open
What they're measuring
Percentage of mean root coverage
Measured over 6 months

Conditions

Recession, Gingival

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Where it's being run

1 sites across 1 states
Ohio1

Study leadership

  • Gian Pietro Schincaglia, DDS, PhD · PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR · Case Western Reserve University

Who to contact

Gian Pietro Schincaglia, DDS,PhD
[email protected]
2163684412
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Eligibility criteria

Inclusion

Males and females of \> 18 years of age
Single Cairo's RT1 (Recession Type 1) and RT2 ( Recession Type 2) recession defects (≥3 mm in depth) in mandibular anterior teeth (Incisors).
Presence of identifiable cemento-enamel junction (CEJ)
Presence of a step ≤1 mm at the CEJ level and/or the presence of a root abrasion, but with an identifiable CEJ, will be accepted
Periodontally and systemically healthy patients
No contraindications for periodontal surgery and not taking medications known to interfere with periodontal tissue health or healing; and no prior periodontal surgery on the involved sites

Exclusion

Vaping, chewing tobacco or smoking \> 10 cigarettes per day
Uncontrolled Diabetes Mellitus (HbA1c \> 7)
Pregnancy and Lactation
Diseases affecting connective tissue metabolism
Long-term steroid use
Recession defects associated with caries
Teeth associated with pulpal pathology

What this trial measures

  • Percentage of mean root coverage6 months

    The mean of the amount of root coverage will be calculated within and between test and control groups.