Modified Coronally Advanced Tunnel for Mandibular Lingual Root Coverage

Part of paid clinical trials in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Sponsor
University of Pittsburgh
Study ID
NCT07590960
Status
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Conditions

  • Gingival Recession
  • Mucogingival Deformity - Insufficient Keratinized Tissue

Eligibility Criteria

Sex
ALL
Age
18 Years - 65 Years
Healthy Volunteers
Not accepted

Interventions

  • Modified Coronally Advanced Tunnel with Connective Tissue Graft — PROCEDURE
    The procedure consists of lingual tunnel preparation without vertical releasing incisions, followed by placement of a deepithelialized connective tissue graft harvested from the palate. Root surface conditioning may be performed with EDTA gel before graft placement. The graft is positioned to cover the exposed root surface, and the lingual flap is advanced coronally and secured with sutures to achieve stable, tension-free coverage.

Study Details

This study will follow adults who have gum recession on the tongue side of the lower teeth. Participants will receive a gum surgery called the Modified Coronally Advanced Tunnel technique with a connective tissue graft taken from the roof of the mouth. The study will include 20 participants and will follow them for up to 24 months after surgery. The main outcome is how much of the exposed root is covered 6 months after surgery. The study will also measure gum thickness, gum width, tooth sensitivity, healing, patient comfort, satisfaction, and three-dimensional soft tissue changes using intraoral scans.

Key Dates

Start date
Jun 30, 2026
Status verified
Jun 2026
Primary completion
Jun 30, 2027
Completion
Dec 31, 2028

Study Design

Enrollment
20 participants (estimated)
Allocation
NA
Intervention model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary purpose
TREATMENT

Arms

  • Experimental: Modified Coronally Advanced Tunnel with Connective Tissue Graft
    Adults with single or multiple Cairo RT1 mandibular lingual gingival recessions of at least 3 mm on mandibular incisors, canines, or premolars who will receive standardized Modified Coronally Advanced Tunnel surgery with a deepithelialized connective tissue graft and will be followed for up to 24 months.

Primary Outcome Measure

Mean Change in Root Coverage from Baseline at 6 Months [ Time Frame: Baseline and 6 months post-surgery. ]

Central Contacts

Locations (1)

FacilityCityStateZIPSite coordinators
University of Pittsburgh School of Dental MedicinePittsburghPennsylvania15261
Andrea Ravida, DDS, MS, PhD
[email protected]
412-648-8595
Carla Sanchez, MS
[email protected]
4126241179
Andrea Ravida, DDS, MS, PhD (PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR)

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