Gingival Recession
Conditions
Brief summary
To study and compare a thick vs thin acellular dermal matrix for root coverage using the coronally positioned tunnel technique.
Interventions
PROCEDUREThin ADM
Use of soft tissue allograft for root coverage
PROCEDUREThick ADM
Periodontal surgical procedure to coronally position the tissue over the ADM allograft
Sponsors
University of Louisville
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE (Outcomes Assessor)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
A. At least one Miller Class I or II mucogingival defect ≥ 3 mm (Miller 1985). B. The mucogingival defect must be on a non-molar tooth. C. Patients must be ≥ 18 years of age.
Exclusion criteria
A. Patients with debilitating systemic or diseases that significantly affect the periodontium. B. Patients with a known allergy to any of the materials that will be used in the study, including systemic antibiotics (tetracycline and doxycycline). C. Patients requiring antibiotic prophylaxis. D. Root surface restorations at the site of recession. E. No detectable CEJ F. Patients who fail to maintain acceptable oral hygiene levels at the test and adjacent teeth. G. Patients who are pregnant or lactating. H. Patients who use tobacco products (smoking or smokeless tobacco). I. Patients with alcohol abuse problems. J. Patients undergoing long-term steroid therapy. K. History of previous root coverage procedures, graft or GTR, on the test teeth. L. Patients who fail to complete the informed consent form.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Percent root coverage | Six months | Between 0 and 100% |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Creeping Attachment | Six months | Amount in millimeters |
Countries
United States
Outcome results
None listed