Status:

NOT_YET_RECRUITING

Efficacy of a Gel Containing Polynucleotides and Hyaluronic Acid in Supraosseous Periodontal Defects Treated with the Single Flap Approach

Lead Sponsor:

Azienda Unità Sanitaria Locale (A.U.S.L.) Ferrara, Italy

Conditions:

Periodontitis

Gingival Recession, Localized

Eligibility:

All Genders

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

Treatment of supraosseous defects (SD) may be challenging due to their limited regenerative potential. When located in aesthetic areas, treatment may result in a gingival recession increase with conse...

Detailed Description

SDs have been indicated as the most challenging lesions when dealing with periodontal regenerative procedures. In fact, their non-containing morphology does not contribute wound stability, and the wou...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • INCLUSION CRITERIA Patient-specific
  • age≥ 18 years;
  • diagnosis of Stage III or IV periodontitis22;
  • good physical status (ASA1 and ASA2 according to Physical Status Classification System);
  • systemic and local conditions compatible with periodontal surgical procedures;
  • patient willing and fully capable to comply with the study protocol.
  • Site-specific
  • defect located in an incisor, canine or premolar region which becomes exposed during spontaneous smiling;
  • defect with an intrabony component (as assessed on periapical radiograph and confirmed intra-surgically) ≤ 2 mm;
  • defect with a radiographic CEJ-BC≥ 4 mm; d) residual (following step I-II of treatment) PD≥6 mm at both interproximal aspects facing the SD.
  • EXCLUSION CRITERIA Patient-specific
  • poorly controlled diabetes (HbA1C ≥ 7%);
  • history of radiation therapy in the head and neck area;
  • history of chemotherapy;
  • systemic disease or conditions with a documented effect on bone metabolism and/or periodontal status/healing;
  • past (within 6 months prior to enrollment in the study) or current treatment with any medication with a documented effect on bone metabolism and/or periodontal status/healing;
  • physical or mental handicap that can interfere with adherence to the study procedures and adequate hygienic compliance;
  • documented allergy to dental materials involved in the experimental protocol;
  • pregnancy or lactation;
  • history of drug or alcohol abuse.
  • Moreover, participants will be immediately excluded from the study:
  • upon request to withdraw from further participation;
  • development of acute dental/periodontal or oral conditions requiring treatment;
  • development of conditions conflicting with the exclusion criteria listed above
  • failure to comply with study instructions/requirements.
  • Site-specific
  • presence of untreated endodontic lesions or inadequate endodontic treatment of teeth facing the SD;
  • presence of orthodontic appliances;
  • local conditions preventing proper plaque control at experimental sites;
  • grade III mobility.

Exclusion

    Key Trial Info

    Start Date :

    April 1 2025

    Trial Type :

    INTERVENTIONAL

    Allocation :

    ESTIMATED

    End Date :

    December 30 2026

    Estimated Enrollment :

    70 Patients enrolled

    Trial Details

    Trial ID

    NCT06897085

    Start Date

    April 1 2025

    End Date

    December 30 2026

    Last Update

    April 1 2025

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