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A Study Comparing Two Minimally Invasive Surgical Methods for Treating Multiple Gum Recessions.

Vestibular Incision Subperiosteal Tunnel Access (VISTA) Technique vs Pinhole Surgical Technique (PST) in the Management of Multiple Gingival Recession Defects: A Randomized Clinical Trial - NIL

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2026/02/103776
Enrollment
20
Registered
2026-02-12
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-03-02

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

Conditions

Health Condition 1: K055- Other periodontal diseases

Interventions

Intervention1: Pinhole Surgical Technique with Platelet-Rich Fibrin (PRF) membrane: Participants allocated to the comparator group will undergo management of multiple gingival recession defects using

Sponsors

Dr Rizia Parvin
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1) Patients who consent to participate in the study. 2) Adults aged 18 50 years. 3) Presence of at least 20 teeth 4) Good systemic health. 5) Presence of multiple adjacent gingival recession defects with Miller s class I & II recessions (more than equal to 2 or more teeth). 6) Adequate plaque control (FMPS less than 20percent and FMBS less than 15percent).

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1) Smokers or former smokers (quit less than 12 months ago) 2) Patient with relevant systemic disease. 3) History of periodontal surgery in the affected areas in last 1year. 4) Pregnant/ lactating women. 5) History of antibiotic therapy in last 6 months. 6) Patients with presence of occlusal interferences such as malposition or rotated teeth. 7) Presence of gingival recession with caries, restoration or with pulpal pathology

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Mean change in gingival recession depth (CEJ to gingival margin, in mm)Timepoint: baseline, 3months and 6 months.

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
NILTimepoint: NIL

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Savitha AN

The Oxford Dental College

riziap74@gmail.com9366565374

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Mar 14, 2026