Comparing two gum surgery methods for a single receding gum
Part of Mouth & dental clinical trials.
This trial compares two surgical techniques to fix a single receding gum. One method uses a small opening and a graft from your own palate; the other uses a different flap approach. It aims to find which works best.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You have a single receding gum that is at least 2 mm deep (type RT2).
- You are over 18 years old.
- You are generally healthy and can have gum surgery.
- Your gums and plaque are mostly clean (less than 20%).
- You have not had gum surgery on that tooth before.
- You can commit to checkups for 6 months.
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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