Modified versus standard gum graft for receding lower front teeth
Part of Mouth & dental clinical trials.
This study compares two techniques for treating receding gums on the lower front teeth. Receding gums expose the tooth roots, which can cause sensitivity and look unappealing. The trial will see if a modified gum graft works better than the standard approach, potentially offering a better outcome for patients.
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Who can take part
- You must be between 18 and 65 years old.
- You should be in good general health (no serious ongoing illnesses).
- You need to be a non-smoker.
- You must have a shallow groove (vestibule) in your lower front teeth area, 5 mm or less.
- The teeth to be treated must have no deep gum pockets (3 mm or less), no looseness (grade 1 or less), and no fillings or cavities on the front surface.
- You should have one or two receding gums on the lower front teeth, but no more than two.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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