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A clinical study to check the receding gums treatment using a new technique to cover the exposed root surfaces using digital scan

Digital assessment of root coverage outcomes using laterally closed tunnel technique with de-epithelialized free gingival graft- a prospective clinical trial - Nil

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2026/03/107000
Enrollment
21
Registered
2026-03-27
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-04-27

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

Conditions

Health Condition 1: K060- Gingival recession

Interventions

Intervention1: Digital evaluation using intraoral scanners: Participants with isolated gingival recession in mandibular anterior teeth will undergo root coverage surgery using the laterally closed tun

Sponsors

Dr. Mahankali Sri Lalitha Mohana
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Presence of deep isolated gingival recession in mandibular anterior teeth. 2. Patient willing to provide written consent form

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Patients with deleterious habits. 2. Pregnant and lactating women. 3. Teeth with cervical restoration and caries in recession area. 4. Previous periodontal surgery in the site selected for the study within 6 months

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Accuracy of intraoral scanner (IOS) measurements in detecting three-dimensional changes in gingival thickness, recession depth, recession width, percentage root coverage following root coverage using laterally closed tunnel flap technique with de-epithelialized free gingival graftTimepoint: Base line, 3 months and 6 months

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Change in gingival thickness following root coverage using laterally closed tunnel flap technique with de-epithelialized free gingival graftTimepoint: Base line, 3 months and 6 months;Change in recession depth following root coverage using laterally closed tunnel flap technique with de-epithelialized free gingival graftTimepoint: Base line, 3 months and 6 months;Change in recession width following root coverage using laterally closed tunnel flap technique with de-epithelialized free gingival graftTimepoint: Base line, 3 months and 6 months;Change in percentage root coverage using laterally closed tunnel flap technique with de-epithelialized free gingival graftTimepoint: Base line, 3 months and 6 months

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Gautami S Penmetsa

Vishnu Dental College

rameshksv@vdc.edu.in8886157669

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: May 1, 2026