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A study to evaluate the gum growth in patients with single tooth gum loss after surgery by treating with small needle and laser light

Evaluation of clinical outcomes in laterally closed tunnel with microneedling and photobiomodulation in isolated gingival recession defects a randomized controlled clinical trial - Nil

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2026/04/108531
Enrollment
33
Registered
2026-04-16
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: microneedling: Patients with deep isolated anterior recession will be recruited. Following Phase I therapy and baseline assessment, root coverage surgery will be performed using the Lat

Sponsors

Dr. Mahankali Sri Lalitha Mohana
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Presence of deep isolated gingival recession in anterior teeth. 2. Patient willing to provide written consent form and comply with the treatment. 3. Full mouth visible plaque score and Bleeding score of less than 20 percent.

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. Malpositioned teeth. 5. Previous periodontal surgery in the site selected for the study within 6 months

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Change in gingival thickness among various adjuncts like connective tissue graft (de-epithelialized free gingival graft), microneedling, and photobiomodulation using laterally closed tunnel techniqueTimepoint: Baseline, 1 month and 3 months

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Change in recession depth among various adjuncts like connective tissue graft (de-epithelialized free gingival graft), microneedling, and photobiomodulation using laterally closed tunnel techniqueTimepoint: Baseline, 1 month and 3 months;Change in recession width among various adjuncts like connective tissue graft (de-epithelialized free gingival graft), microneedling, and photobiomodulation using laterally closed tunnel techniqueTimepoint: Baseline, 1 month and 3 months;Change in keratinized tissue width among various adjuncts like connective tissue graft (de-epithelialized free gingival graft), microneedling, and photobiomodulation using laterally closed tunnel techniqueTimepoint: Baseline, 1 month and 3 months;Change in clinical attachment level among various adjuncts like connective tissue graft (de-epithelialized free gingival graft), microneedling, and photobiomodulation using laterally closed tunnel techniqueTimepoint: Baseline, 1 month and 3 months;Patient reported outcomes using visual analogue scale among various adjuncts like connective tissue graft (de-epithelialized free gingival graft), microneedling, and photobiomodulation using laterally closed tunnel techniqueTimepoint: Baseline, 1 month and 3 months

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr KSV Ramesh

Vishnu Dental College

gautami.ps@vdc.edu.in9951011618

Outcome results

None listed

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