Pinhole Versus Tunnel for Soft Tissue Recession

Description

This is an assessor-blinded split-mouth randomized clinical study to compare root coverage and gingival tissue thickness following two different surgical procedures for non-autologous grafting: the pinhole surgical technique (PST) and tunnel technique.

Conditions

Gingival Recession

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Study overview

This is an assessor-blinded split-mouth randomized clinical study to compare root coverage and gingival tissue thickness following two different surgical procedures for non-autologous grafting: the pinhole surgical technique (PST) and tunnel technique.

Comparison of Pinhole Surgical Technique and Tunnel Technique for the Treatment of Gingival Recession: A Split Mouth Clinical and Digital Study

Pinhole Versus Tunnel for Soft Tissue Recession

Condition
Gingival Recession
Intervention / Treatment

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Contacts and Locations

Lexington

University of Kentucky, Lexington, Kentucky, United States, 40536

Participation Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

  • * between 18-75 years old
  • * have at least one non-mobile tooth with Cairo class I gingival recession of 2 to 6 mm.
  • * American Society of Anesthesiology class I and II
  • * full mouth plaque score (FMPS) and full mouth bleeding score (FMBS) below 20%
  • * sites of gingival recession around teeth that are non-salvageable
  • * presence of any exudate, infection or local inflammation around the area to be grafted
  • * pregnant or breastfeeding females

Ages Eligible for Study

18 Years to 75 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Collaborators and Investigators

Mohanad Al-Sabbagh,

Mohanad Al-Sabbagh, PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, University of Kentucky

Study Record Dates

2025-03-30