Two Different Graft Harvesting Techniques Applied in Localized Gingival Recessions

Kutahya Health Sciences University15 enrolled

Overview

The primary purpose of this study is to compare the root coverage rate of the gingival unit-shaped connective tissue graft, obtained by intraoral de-epithelization, with the traditional de-epithelialized free gingival graft in localized recessions of anterior and premolar teeth. In addition, it is aimed to compare the postoperative gingival thickness between the two techniques. The secondary aim is to search the effects of both techniques on periodontal parameters and to evaluate patient-centered outcomes.

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Purpose

TREATMENT

Masking

DOUBLE

Enrollment

Conditions

Gingival Recession, Localized Sensitivity, Tooth Attachment Loss, Periodontal

Interventions

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 18 YearsMax age: 65 YearsHealthy volunteers:

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: 1. American Society of Anesthesiologists physical status class 1 and 2 patients,healthy patients 2. Nonsmokers 3. Periodontally healthy patients 4. Localized gingival recessions (Miller I, II, and Cairo I recessions with a depth of recession of at least 2 mm) in anterior and premolar teeth Exclusion Criteria: 1. Medically compromised patients, especially uncontrolled diabetes 2. Pregnancy, lactation, or suspicion of pregnancy, 3. Poor oral hygiene 4. Recessions associated with caries or restoration

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Root coverage percentage

The comparison of the postoperative recession depth to the initial recession depth

Time frame: Postoperative 6th month

Gingival thickness

Gingival thickness in the mid-buccal of the recession defect measured with an endodontic spreader and digital recordings