A study comparing two different methods to treat receding gums and cover exposed tooth roots

Comparative Evaluation of Root Coverage Outcomes Using Connective Tissue Graft vs. Fibro-Gide in the VISTA Technique for Gingival Recession: A Randomized Clinical Trial

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 2

Study type

Interventional

Source

CTRI

Registry ID

CTRI/2026/03/107202

Enrollment

Registered

2026-03-30

Start date

Unknown

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-04-27

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: K060- Gingival recession

Interventions

Intervention1: VISTA: VISTA with Fibrogide Control Intervention1: VISTA: VISTA technique with CTG

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Patients presenting RT 1 and RT 2 Gingival recession Patients with no history of smoking Patients with no history of surgical treatment in the delineated area for at least 2 years prior to study Vital teeth Free of faulty restorations Patient demonstrating good oral hygiene with a Full mouth plaque index (FMPI) greater than 20 percentage

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Systemic illness known to affect the outcome of periodontal therapy Patients who use tobacco in any form Pregnant and lactating women Patients undergoing orthodontic therapy

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Recession Depth Recession Width Keratinized Gingival width Gingival Thickness Timepoint: At baseline 3 months 6 months	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Plaque Index Gingival Index Probing Pocket Depth Clinical Attachment Level Timepoint: At baseline 3 months 6 months	—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Angel Fastina Mary D

Adhiparasakthi Dental College and Hospitals Melmaruvathur

angelaug27@gmail.com9538404090

Outcome results

None listed

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