Gingival Recessions in Orthodontically Treated and Untreated Adult Patients
Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot listed
Trial typeObservational
Biological sexAll
Age18+
SponsorUniversitaire Ziekenhuizen KU Leuven
To identify the predisposing parameters for gingival recessions in adult patients seeking orthodontic treatment. The ultimate aim is to provide a clinical guideline to estimate the risk of developing post-orthodontic gingival recessions.
Patients with or without previous history of orthodontic treatment with and without gingival recessions
≥ 18 years old
American Society of Anesthesiologists Classification I or II
Patients with history of periodontal disease
taking the following medication: anticoagulants, phenytoin, cyclosporine, nifedipine or calcium channel blockers
Patients with prior history of radio or chemotherapy
Pregnant or breastfeeding patients