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Root coverage procedure in smokers

Comparison of the clinical efficacy of connective tissue graft versus chorion membrane using pouch and tunnel technique in smokers with Millers class I and class II gingival recession - A randomized controlled clinical trial.

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Phase 1
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2020/03/024159
Enrollment
26
Registered
2020-03-23
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2022-10-17

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

None listed

Interventions

Intervention1: Root coverage procedure: Chorion membrane in pouch and tunnel procedure Control Intervention1: Root coverage procedure: Connective tissue graft in pouch and tunnel procedure

Sponsors

None
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Patients with age group 25 to 45 years. 2. Patients with one or more Millers class I and class II buccal recessions. 3. Current light cigarette smokers �10 cigarettes/day. 4. Patients not contraindicated for periodontal surgery. 5. Patients who are complying with oral hygiene instructions and periodontal recall. 6. Patients with �20% of full mouth plaque and full mouth bleeding on probing after phase I therapy.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Heavy smokers �20 cigarettes/day. 2. Pregnancy and lactating women. 3. Patients using medication affecting the periodontal status. 4. Patients with history of previous periodontal surgical treatment at the involved sites. 5. Patients with immunodeficiency disorders. 6. History of radiation therapy to the head and neck. 7. Patients with malposed or crowded teeth.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Recession depth, recession width, percentage of root coverage, width of the attached gingiva, width of keratinized tissue, relative position of the gingival margin will be assessed at 6 months postoperatively.Timepoint: baseline and 6 months

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
1.Wound healing index to be assessed at one week postoperatively. 2.Visual analogue scale scores for pain, discomfort, swelling and interference in dialy activities to be obtained from the patient at one week postoperatively. Timepoint: baseline and 6 months

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr S Sangeetha

SRM Institute of Science and Technology

sangeetha_doc@yahoo.com9884563217

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026