Status:

COMPLETED

Thick vs. Thin Acellular Dermal Matrix (ADM)

Lead Sponsor:

University of Louisville

Conditions:

Gingival Recession

Eligibility:

All Genders

18+ years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

To study and compare a thick vs thin acellular dermal matrix for root coverage using the coronally positioned tunnel technique.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • A. At least one Miller Class I or II mucogingival defect ≥ 3 mm (Miller 1985). B. The mucogingival defect must be on a non-molar tooth. C. Patients must be ≥ 18 years of age.

Exclusion

  • A. Patients with debilitating systemic or diseases that significantly affect the periodontium.
  • B. Patients with a known allergy to any of the materials that will be used in the study, including systemic antibiotics (tetracycline and doxycycline).
  • C. Patients requiring antibiotic prophylaxis. D. Root surface restorations at the site of recession. E. No detectable CEJ F. Patients who fail to maintain acceptable oral hygiene levels at the test and adjacent teeth.
  • G. Patients who are pregnant or lactating. H. Patients who use tobacco products (smoking or smokeless tobacco). I. Patients with alcohol abuse problems. J. Patients undergoing long-term steroid therapy. K. History of previous root coverage procedures, graft or GTR, on the test teeth.
  • L. Patients who fail to complete the informed consent form.

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

November 30 2017

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

August 21 2018

Estimated Enrollment :

22 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT03392038

Start Date

November 30 2017

End Date

August 21 2018

Last Update

September 10 2020

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Graduate Periodontics, UofL School of Dentistry

Louisville, Kentucky, United States, 40202