Treatment of Gingival Recession With Tunnel Technique Using Connective Tissue Graft and Injectable Platelet Rich Fibrin

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Conditions studied: Gingival Recession

In brief

Gingival recession is a common periodontal problem. Consequences include teeth sensitivity, poor esthetics and impaired oral hygiene access. Mild cases are managed by optimizing oral hygiene measures, correction of any causative factor such as faulty tooth brushing, improper dental restoration or denture clasp. Prescription of desensitization products such as specific tooth gels or mouth washes can manage the sensitivity problem. Deeper recession defects need to be addressed by surgical procedures. Coronally advanced flap with connective tissue graft is the gold standard procedure. However, it has some drawbacks due to the need for papillary incisions and vertical incisions in some cases. Within the era of minimally invasive periodontology, tunnel technique with connective tissue graft showed results comparable to coronally advanced flap with connective tissue graft but with some limitations. Addition of another agent may enhance the results of tunnel technique. Injectable platelet rich fibrin is known for its content of growth factors and effects on soft tissue healing. Aim: The study aim is to compare the surgical management of gingival recession with tunnel technique using connective tissue graft and injectable platelet rich fibrin to tunnel with connective graft without injectable platelet rich fibrin. Methodology: 30 patients with miller class I or II gingival recession will be enrolled. 15 in the test group (Tunnel+ CTG+ i-PRF) and 15 in control group (Tunnel+ CTG). Clinical evaluation at 6 months

Key facts

Study ID

NCT06646432

Run by

Suez Canal University

People needed

30

Starts

2024-11-01

Expected to finish

2025-09-01

Last updated by the study team

2025-01-29

Who can join

Age: 21 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• More than 21 years old
• Systemically healthy
• Presence of Miller class I/II gingival recession
• Presence of identifiable CEJ

You may not qualify if…

• Smoking
• Systemic disease that contraindicates surgical procedures.
• Poor compliance with oral hygiene measures
• Necrotizing gingival conditions
• Ongoing active periodontitis

Where it is running

• Faculty of dentistry, Suez canal university — Ismailia, Egypt (enrolling)

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