Collagen scaffold with gum surgery to improve orthodontic results
Part of Mouth & dental clinical trials.
This trial tests if a special collagen scaffold placed during gum surgery can improve orthodontic treatment for people with thin gums. It may help protect the gums and bone during teeth straightening.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You must have thin gums (less than 1 mm thick), possibly with some gum recession.
- You need enough healthy teeth and bone support to safely undergo braces or aligner treatment.
- You must have crooked teeth (malocclusion) that need correction, especially in the lower front teeth.
- You cannot have any medical conditions that make dental surgery unsafe, like uncontrolled diabetes or certain medications.
- You must be willing to attend all study visits and follow-ups for the full duration of the trial.
- You should not have had any orthodontic treatment in the past 6 months, and you must be a non-smoker or smoke fewer than 10 cigarettes per day.
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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