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Laterally Closed Tunnel VS Tunneling Technique in Recession Type 2

Clinical Efficacy of Laterally Closed Tunnel With Subepithelial Connective Tissue Graft Versus Tunneling Technique With Subepithelial Connective Tissue Graft in Isolated Recession Type 2; Randomized Clinical Trial

Status
Completed
Phases
NA
Study type
Interventional
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT03791554
Enrollment
24
Registered
2019-01-02
Start date
2020-08-01
Completion date
2021-09-01
Last updated
2023-12-06

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Conditions

Gingival Recession

Keywords

tunneling, laterally closed tunnel, gingival recession, recession type 2

Brief summary

This study aims to assess the effect of tunneling technique with subepithelial connective tissue graft versus tunneling technique with laterally closed tunnel in treatment of recession type 2 defect.Few randomized clinical trial has been involved with recession type 2 defects treated with tunneling technique and coronal advanced flap.

Detailed description

Tunneling with subepithelial connective tissue graft: At the recipient site (recession defect): After scaling and root planning. A sulcular incision is made through the gingival margin and extends post the mucogingival line leaving the interdental papilla intact. At donor site (palate): A connective tissue graft is harvested from the palate after administration of local anesthesia using a partial thickness flap which will be raised with single incision. Then the graft is placed and secured in the recipient site using suture. The flap is displaced to be in a coronal position using a suture. Tunneling technique with the laterally closed tunnel): After local anesthesia, root planing of the exposed root surface will be performed. An intrasulcular incisions will be made creating a tunnel extending to the mucogingival line and mesial and distal recession defects while keeping the interdental papilla intact as well as not perforating the flap. * Donor SCTG Subsequently, a palatal SCTG will be harvested by means of the single incision technique with immediate closure of the donor site. * Recipient site; Using either single or mattress sutures, the SCTG will be pulled and fixed mesially and distally at the inner aspect of the pouch. The graft will be adapted to the CEJ by means of a sling suture. Finally, the margins of the pouch will be pulled together over the graft and sutured with interrupted sutures to accomplish tension-free complete or partial coverage of the graft as well as the denuded root surface.

Interventions

PROCEDUREGroup A (Lateral closed tunnel subepithelial CT graft)

Subepithelial connective tissue graft (autogenous graft) will be harvested from the palate by Single incision technique to be used with the adjacent teeth to treating gingival recession with edges of the recession sutured together after placing connective tissue graft

PROCEDUREGroup B (Tunnel procedure with subepithelial CT graft)

Subepithelial connective tissue graft (autogenous graft) will be harvested from the palate by Single incision technique to be used with the prepared tunnel to treating gingival recession

Sponsors

Cairo University
Lead SponsorOTHER

Study design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
DOUBLE (Subject, Outcomes Assessor)

Intervention model description

Its a randomised clinical trial

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
Yes

Inclusion criteria

* Patients 18 years or older. * Patients with healthy systemic condition * Buccal recession defects with recession type 2 defects. * Clinical indication and/or patient request for recession coverage. * O'Leary index less than 20%

Exclusion criteria

* Pregnant females. * Smokers as it is a contraindication for any plastic periodontal surgery * Unmotivated, uncooperative patients with poor oral hygiene * Patients with habits that may compromise the longevity and affect the result of the study as alcoholism or para-functional habits.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Reduction Recession Depth6 monthrecession depth measured from CEJ to the gingival margin in a cross-section at the central buccal site.

Secondary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Gingival recession width6 monthMeasured as the distance between the gingival margin adjacent to the defect
Root coverage esthetic score (RES)6 monthsystem used to evaluated five variables 6 months gingival margin (GM), marginal tissue contour (MTC), soft tissue texture (STT), MGJ alignment, and gingival color (GC).
Probing depth6 monthMeasured from the gingival margin to the bottom of the gingival sulcus
Clinical attachment level6 monthMeasured from the CEJ to the bottom of the gingival sulcus.
Gingival recession depth.6 monthMeasured as the distance between the gingival margin and the mucogingival junction
Gingival thickness6 monthThe measurement of Gingival tissue thickness is performed 2 mm apical from the gingival margin.
Post-operative pain2 weeksVisual Analogue Scale (VAS) with numbers from 0 to 10 ('no pain' to 'worst' pain imaginable)
Post-Surgical Patient Satisfaction Questionnaire6 monthA 3-item questionnaire is asked and the patients shall use a 7-point answer scale. The answers were given on a 7-point scale ranging from 1 ''not at all'' to 7 ''very likely''
Percentage complete root coverage6 month(Preoperative vertical recession -- Postoperative vertical recession/preoperative vertical recession) x 100
Width of keratinized tissue6 monthMeasured as the distance between the gingival margin and the mucogingival junction

Countries

Egypt

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026