The aim of this study is to evaluate reduction of recession depth using lateral closed tunnel technique versus CAF technique using connective tissue graft in single RT2 gingival recession cases.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
DOUBLE
Enrollment
22
A novel minimally invasive surgical approach laterally closed tunnel technique (LCT) has been recently introduced for the management of isolated gingival recession. The laterally closed tunnel technique ensures predictability by tunneling and mobilization of flap for graft coverage.
Gold standard surgical technique
Reduction in recession depth
Time frame: 6 Months
Post-operative pain assessed by VAS Scale
Pain score reported by the patient directly through Visual Analogue Scale score (between 0 and 10, 0: no pain, 1: minimal pain 5: moderate pain, 10: severe pain)
Time frame: 2 week
Probing Depth
Time frame: 6 months
Clinical Attachment Level
will be measured by a periodontal probe
Time frame: 6 months
Width of Keratinized Tissue
Time frame: 6 months
Gingival Thickness
Time frame: 6 months
Percentage of complete root coverage by williams periodontal probe
Preoperative vertical recession - Postoperative vertical recession/preoperative vertical recession) x 100
Time frame: 6 months
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