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De-Epithelialization Techniques for Gum Recession

N/A
Waitlist Available
Led By Sandra Stuhr, DMD, MS
Research Sponsored by University of Michigan
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Be older than 18 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up days 1, 7, 14, 21 (post-operative) after surgery

Summary

This trial will compare different techniques for skin removal during plastic surgery to see which is best for healing & outcomes.

Who is the study for?
This trial is for individuals with good physical and mental health who need dental surgery involving soft tissue grafts. They must be able to follow study instructions but can't join if they have infections, recent heavy antibiotic use, uncontrolled diabetes, are pregnant or nursing, have severe blood disorders, cancer treatments within the last 18 months, smoke heavily, or have liver/kidney diseases.
What is being tested?
The trial compares four techniques of gum preparation in dental surgery: using a surgical blade, mucotome device, diamond bur tool or an Er:YAG laser. It looks at how much gum remains after treatment and how well the wound heals.
What are the potential side effects?
Potential side effects may include discomfort at the site of surgery, delayed healing of the gums or donor sites following de-epithelialization procedures. Specific side effects could vary based on the technique used.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~days 1, 7, 14, 21 (post-operative) after surgery
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and days 1, 7, 14, 21 (post-operative) after surgery for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Study objectives can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary study objectives
Histomorphometric Comparison
Secondary study objectives
Patient-reported outcome measures
Surgical Time
Wound healing

Trial Design

4Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Placebo Group
Group I: MucotomeExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
A mucotome will be used to de-epithelialize gum tissue during the subject's regularly scheduled dental surgery.
Group II: Er:YAG LaserExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
A dental laser will be used to de-epithelialize gum tissue during the subject's regularly scheduled dental surgery.
Group III: Diamond BurExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
A diamond bur will be used to de-epithelialize gum tissue during the subject's regularly scheduled dental surgery.
Group IV: Surgical BladePlacebo Group1 Intervention
A surgical blade will be used to de-epithelialize gum tissue during the subject's regularly scheduled dental surgery.
Treatment
First Studied
Drug Approval Stage
How many patients have taken this drug
Er:YAG Laser
2018
N/A
~70

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Who is running the clinical trial?

University of MichiganLead Sponsor
1,863 Previous Clinical Trials
6,441,483 Total Patients Enrolled
4 Trials studying Wound Healing
261 Patients Enrolled for Wound Healing
Delta Dental FoundationOTHER
7 Previous Clinical Trials
1,387 Total Patients Enrolled
1 Trials studying Wound Healing
40 Patients Enrolled for Wound Healing
Sandra Stuhr, DMD, MSPrincipal InvestigatorUniversity of Michigan

Media Library

Diamond Bur (Procedure) Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT05947305 — N/A
Wound Healing Research Study Groups: Surgical Blade, Mucotome, Diamond Bur, Er:YAG Laser
Wound Healing Clinical Trial 2023: Diamond Bur Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT05947305 — N/A
Diamond Bur (Procedure) 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT05947305 — N/A
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