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Gum Graft Techniques for Gum Recession
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Led By Carlos Garaicoa, DDS, MS
Research Sponsored by University of Iowa
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial Must have
Be older than 18 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up multiple time points (i.e., baseline, 3 months, 6 months, 12 months)
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Study Summary
This trial will study if placing gum grafts on full or partial thickness bed preparation makes a difference in thin gum tissue patients over 12 months.
Who is the study for?
This trial is for adults aged 18-95 with inactive gum disease, thin gums (<1.5mm depth), insufficient keratinized tissue, shallow vestibule depth, or aberrant frenum needing grafts. Eligible participants must not be current smokers and have no recent soft tissue procedures in the area of interest.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The study compares two methods of placing gum grafts in patients with thin gums: directly on denuded bone versus on a split thickness bed with some tissue left. Over 12 months, researchers will assess clinical outcomes and patient satisfaction through eight scheduled visits.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Potential side effects may include discomfort at the graft site, swelling, bleeding, infection risk increase post-surgery and possible rejection or failure of the gum graft leading to additional treatment needs.
Timeline
Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~ multiple time points (i.e., baseline, 3 months, 6 months, 12 months)
Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~multiple time points (i.e., baseline, 3 months, 6 months, 12 months)
Treatment Details
Study Objectives
Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.Primary outcome measures
Change from Baseline in Gingival Thickness as assessed by measurement.
Trial Design
2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Group I: Gum Graft Placed on Denuded BoneExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Subjects in this arm will have a free epithelialized gingival/mucosal graft (gum graft) placed on full thickness periosteal bed preparation where all of the tissue was removed (test group).
Group II: Gum Graft Placed on Split Thickness Periosteal Bed PreparationActive Control1 Intervention
Group B will have a free epithelialized gingival/mucosal graft (gum graft) on split thickness periosteal bed preparation where only a portion of the tissue was removed (control group).
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Who is running the clinical trial?
University of IowaLead Sponsor
447 Previous Clinical Trials
879,672 Total Patients Enrolled
Carlos Garaicoa, DDS, MSPrincipal InvestigatorUniversity of Iowa College of Dentistry
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Eligibility Criteria:
This trial includes the following eligibility criteria:- I do not have any ongoing infections.I do not have any conditions or take medications that could affect my wound healing.I have taken antibiotics in the last 3 months.My gum disease is not currently active.I have a severe blood disorder.I am currently receiving treatment for my teeth alignment.I currently smoke, whether it's a few, many, or only socially.I have less than 2mm of gum tissue near my cheek.I am currently undergoing or have had radiation treatment in the head or neck area.I am between 18 and 95 years old.My diabetes is not under control (HbA1c > 7%).I have had procedures to add volume to a specific area of my body.I need a gum graft due to an abnormal frenum attachment.I have gum recession on my lower front teeth.
Research Study Groups:
This trial has the following groups:- Group 1: Gum Graft Placed on Split Thickness Periosteal Bed Preparation
- Group 2: Gum Graft Placed on Denuded Bone
Awards:
This trial has 1 awards, including:- No Placebo-Only Group - All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.
Timeline:
This trial has the following timeline:- Screening: It may take up to 3 Weeks to process to see if you qualify in this trial.
- Treatment: The duration you will receive the treatment varies.
- Follow Ups: You may be asked to continue sharing information regarding the trial for 6 Months after you stop receiving the treatment.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.
Is this research endeavor still recruiting participants?
"According to the clinicaltrials.gov portal, this particular trial is no longer actively searching for patients as it was last updated on April 1st 2023. Although there are 31 other trials currently recruiting participants."
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Am I able to partake in this clinical trial?
"This clinical trial is enrolling 50 individuals with receding gums between the ages of 18-95. The prerequisites for applicants are: a RT1, 2 or 3 gum recession defect on the mandibular anterior sextant (teeth #22-27), no smoking or past smokers who have quit at least 6 months prior, willingness and ability to adhere to study procedures, inactive periodontal disease, lack or insufficient keratinized tissue width near buccal area (closest to cheek), shallow vestibule depth (space between soft tissue and teeth/gums), thin gingival phenotype (< 1."
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Can individuals below a quarter of a century partake in this research?
"This clinical trial requires participants to be above 18 years old and below 95; no exceptions."
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