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Comparison of two gum surgery methods using a special magnifying device to cover exposed tooth roots in people with receding gums.

Evaluating the Impact of Surgical Microscopy on the Vestibular Incision Subperiosteal Tunnel Access (VISTA) Technique for Exposed Tooth Root Coverage: A Comparative Analysis - NIL

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2026/03/106854
Enrollment
20
Registered
2026-03-24
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-03-30

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: Vestibular Incision Subperiosteal Tunnel Access technique with surgical microscope: Root coverage procedure performed using Vestibular Incision Subperiosteal Tunnel Access technique und

Sponsors

Dr SHUBHA KANT
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Type of Defect are Miller Class I or II recession defects. Treatment Modality is Cases treated with the vestibular incision subperiosteal tunnel access technique. Studies using other techniques would be excluded. Some minimum amount of existing keratinized tissue may be required for successful tunneling and grafting. Patients in good general health, without contraindications for periodontal surgery. A minimum follow up period of 1 month, 3 month, 6 months to assess treatment outcomes.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Patients with systemic diseases that may affect periodontal healing such as uncontrolled diabetes, immunocompromised conditions. Smokers or tobacco users. Pregnant or lactating women. Patients with Miller Class III or Class IV gingival recession defects. Teeth with caries, cervical restorations, or non carious cervical lesions involving the recession area. Teeth with non vital pulp, mobility greater than Grade I, or periapical pathology. Patients who have undergone periodontal surgery in the same area within the last 6 months. Patients with poor oral hygiene or non compliance with plaque control measures. Patients unwilling to participate or unable to attend follow up visits.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Mean Percentage of Root Coverage (%RC) achieved after surgery.Timepoint: Baseline, 1 month, 3months, 6months post-surgery

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Recession Depth (RD) Distance from the cemento-enamel junction (CEJ) to the gingival margin measured in millimeters. Clinical Attachment Level (CAL) Measured from CEJ to the base of the sulcus/pocket. Width of Keratinized Tissue (WKT) Distance from the gingival margin to the mucogingival junction. Probing Pocket Depth (PPD) Depth of gingival sulcus measured using a periodontal probe. Gingival Thickness (GT) Measured at the mid-facial aspect using a periodontal probe or ultrasound device. Complete Root Coverage (CRC) Percentage of sites showing full coverage of the exposed root surface. Patient-reported outcomes Pain and discomfort evaluated using Visual Analog Scale (VAS) during the early postoperative period.Timepoint: Baseline,1months, 3 months, and 6 months post-surgery.

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr DHIRENDRA KUMAR SINGH

Kalinga Institute of Dental Sciences

dhirendra.singh@kids.ac.in9583321901

Outcome results

None listed

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