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Biofunctionalization of a Volume-stable Collagen Matrix (VCMX) for the Treatment of Single Gingival Recession

Functionalization of a Volume-stable Collagen Matrix (VCMX) Using Injectable Platelet Rich Fibrin (i-PRF) for the Treatment of Single Gingival Recession

Status
UNKNOWN
Phases
NA
Study type
Interventional
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT05916742
Enrollment
75
Registered
2023-06-23
Start date
2022-04-15
Completion date
2023-12-18
Last updated
2023-06-23

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Conditions

Gingival Recession

Keywords

Platelet-rich fibrin, Gingival Recession

Brief summary

The treatment of single gingival recessions comprises different well-established techniques, and the association between coronally advanced flap (CAF) and the subepithelial connective tissue graft is considered the gold standard. However, despite the excellent clinical results obtained, the use of subepithelial connective tissue graft is related to an increased risk of trans and postoperative bleeding, a longer duration of the surgical procedure and greater postoperative pain and morbidity. To overcome these limitations and increase patient acceptance, new biomaterials have been developed as possible alternatives to the use of connective tissue graft. Recently, tissue engineering has been investigating collagen matrices as carriers of biologically active substances. In vitro and in vivo studies have shown that the biofunctionalization of these matrices using injectable platelet rich-fibrin (i-PRF) can optimize the healing process of soft tissues using own's patient regenerative components. However, although it has promising potential, clinical studies evaluating the performance of functionalized collagen matrices are still scarce in the literature. Thus, the present study aims to evaluate the clinical, esthetic, patient-centered, immuno and microbiological results of the use of the biofunctionalized volume stable collagen matrix (VCMX) for the treatment of single gingival recessions RT1. For such purpose, a randomized controlled clinical trial of superiority, parallel and blind will be carried out. Seventy-five patients with RT1 single gingival recession will be selected, who will be randomly allocated to one of the following groups: CAF+VCMX+i-PRF (n = 25), coronally advanced flap associated with VCMX functionalized with i-PRF; CAF+VCMX (n=25), coronally advanced flap associated with VCMX; and CAF group (n = 25), coronally advanced flap alone (CAF). The groups will be compared regarding clinical, esthetic and patient-centered outcomes at the baseline, three and six months after the surgical procedure. The microbiological evaluation will be performed at baseline, three and six months after surgery and the concentration of inflammatory markers and growth factors will be assessed before the procedure and 3, 7, 14, 30 and 60 days after treatment.

Interventions

PROCEDURECAF

Periodontal surgical technique to treat gingival recessions

PROCEDUREi-PRF

Blood-derived biomaterial. Two sterile plastic tubes (Process for PRF, Nice, France) with a volume of 10 ml will be used to generate fluid blood concentrate. After blood collection, the tubes will be centrifuged using a Duo centrifuge (Process for PRF, Nice, France) (fixed angle rotor with a radius of 110 mm) following the protocol proposed by Choukroun et al. (2018) (600 rpm; 8 min).

DEVICEVCMX

Porcine derived collagen matrix.

All participants will be instructed to take 500 mg sodium dipyrone just in case of pain.

All participants will be instructed to perform 0.12% chlorhexidine rinse after the surgical procedures.

Participants enrolled in the CAF+VCMX and CAF+VCMX will be instructed to take amoxicillin 500mg (8 hours/8 hours, during 7 days) after the surgical procedures.

Sponsors

Universidade Estadual Paulista Júlio de Mesquita Filho
Lead SponsorOTHER

Study design

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

Intervention model description

Parallel assignment

Eligibility

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

Inclusion criteria

* Presence of RT1 (Cairo et al., 2011) buccal single gingival recession (GR) on vital upper or lower canines and premolars with intact root surface (visible CEJ). * Presence of dentin hypersensitivity (HD) and/or esthetic concerns related to GR. * Adults \> 18 years old. * Systemically health. * No signs of active periodontal disease. * Full-mouth plaque and bleeding score ≤ 20%. * Written informed consent given.

Exclusion criteria

* Smoking. * Contraindication for periodontal surgery. * Pregnancy. * Presence of orthodontic braces. * Medications known to interfere with periodontal healing. * Use of anticoagulants.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Gingival recession reduction (RecRed)6 monthsFinal depth of gingival recession in millimeters minus gingival margin initial position in millimeters measured through a periodontal probe.

Secondary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Dentine hypersensitivity6 monthsEvaluation of root sensitivity with the air blow test and measurement with a visual analog scale (VAS).
Patient recovery14 daysEvaluation of postsurgery sequelae, pain, and discomfort, oral function and interference with daily activities through postoperative diary previously described (Tonetti et al. 2018).
Root coverage esthetic score6 monthsThe Root Coverage Esthetic Scale (RES; Cairo et al., 2009) will be performed by two blinded and independent examiners at the 6-month post-operative assessment. This score evaluates five variables: level of the gingival margin, marginal tissue contour, soft tissue texture, mucogingival junction alignment, and gingival color.
Immunological evaluationBaseline, 3, 7, 14, 30, and 60 days after surgeryGingival crevicular fluid will be collected in order to evaluate the levels of nine inflammatory markers: IL1β, IL4, IL5, IL6, IL9, IL10, IL17A, Interferon gamma-induced protein 10 kDa (IP10), macrophage inflammatory protein 1α (MIP1α), monocyte chemotactic protein 1α (MCP-1α), and tumor necrosis factor α (TNFα). The following growth factors will be evaluated: EGF, TGF, PDGF, FGF, and VEGF. In addition, MMP-1, MMP-2 from TIMP-1, and TIMP-2 will also be evaluated.
Microbiological evaluationBaseline, 45 days, and 6 months after the procedure.The collection of the subgingival biofilm will be performed in order to quantificate microorganisms such as Porphyromonas gingivalis, Tannerella forsythia, Prevotella intermedia, Fusobacterium nucleatum e Streptococcus sanguinis.
Patient-centred esthetic evaluation6 monthsEsthetic evaluation performed by the patient through a visual analog scale (VAS).

Countries

Brazil

Outcome results

None listed

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