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Closed Piezoelectric vs. Open Flap for Esthetic Crown Lengthening

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Led By Ahmed El-Awady, BDS, MS, PHD

Research Sponsored by Augusta University

Eligibility Criteria Checklist

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Must have

Patients with a gummy smile due to APE (Type 1B) in two or more maxillary anterior teeth

Be older than 18 years old

Timeline

Screening 3 weeks

Treatment Varies

Follow Up cal will be evaluated prior to surgery and 6 and 12 month after surgery

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Study Summary

This trial is comparing two different ways to do a cosmetic procedure called esthetic crown lengthening. One way is minimally invasive using a machine called a piezoelectric, and the other is the traditional way with an open flap.

Who is the study for?

This trial is for individuals with a gummy smile caused by excess gum tissue over their upper front teeth and normal muscle function of the upper lip. They should not have had previous gum surgery in that area, be non-smokers, free from systemic conditions preventing gum surgery, and not pregnant.Check my eligibility

What is being tested?

The study is comparing two techniques for improving the appearance of 'gummy smiles': a minimally invasive method using piezoelectric tools (ECL-mPZ) versus the traditional method where gums are pushed back through surgery (ECL-OF).See study design

What are the potential side effects?

Potential side effects may include discomfort at the treatment site, swelling, bleeding during or after the procedure, infection risk at the surgical site, and possible aesthetic dissatisfaction.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

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I have a gummy smile because of my upper front teeth's appearance.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ cbct parameter will be evaluated before the surgery and at 12 month after the surgery.

Screening ~ 3 weeks

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~cbct parameter will be evaluated before the surgery and at 12 month after the surgery.

This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and cbct parameter will be evaluated before the surgery and at 12 month after the surgery. for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.

Primary outcome measures

Change of supracrestal width (cementoenamel junction to alveolar crest CEJ-AC)

Secondary outcome measures

Change clinical attachment level (CAL).

Change on Bleeding on probing (BOP)

Change on Probing depth (PD)

Trial Design

2Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Active Control

Group I: Test group: Crown lengthening using a minimally invasive approach by piezoelectric (PZ).Experimental Treatment1 Intervention

Esthetic Crown lengthening done using a minimally invasive approach using piezoelectric (PZ).

Group II: Control group: Crown lengthening using a traditional open-flap approach (OF).Active Control1 Intervention

Esthetic Crown lengthening done using a traditional open-flap approach (OF).

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Who is running the clinical trial?

Augusta UniversityLead Sponsor

211 Previous Clinical Trials

85,032 Total Patients Enrolled

Ahmed El-Awady, BDS, MS, PHDPrincipal InvestigatorAugusta University

Media Library

ECL-mPZ (Procedure) Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT05478317 — N/A

Tooth Impaction Research Study Groups: Control group: Crown lengthening using a traditional open-flap approach (OF)., Test group: Crown lengthening using a minimally invasive approach by piezoelectric (PZ).

Tooth Impaction Clinical Trial 2023: ECL-mPZ Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT05478317 — N/A

ECL-mPZ (Procedure) 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT05478317 — N/A

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

How many participants are being examined as part of this research?

"Affirmative. Clinicaltrials.gov reports that this clinical trial is actively seeking out participants, with the first post being dated to May 18th 2022 and last edited on July 28th of the same year. The experiment seeks 36 individuals from one medical facility."

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Is this clinical investigation presently accepting participants?

"Affirmative. Clinicaltrials.gov attests to the fact that this clinical trial, first posted on May 18th 2022, is still actively in search of participants. 36 patients are desired from a single medical centre for their input and contribution."

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Recent research and studies

clinicaltrials.govStudy

Esthetic Crown Lengthening With Closed Piezoelectric in Comparison to Open Flap Approach

Ahmed El-Awady 2022. "Esthetic Crown Lengthening With Closed Piezoelectric in Comparison to Open Flap Approach". ClinicalTrials.gov. https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT05478317.