Gingival Recessions in Orthodontically Treated and Untreated Adult Patients

Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot listed
Trial typeObservational
Biological sexAll
Age18+
SponsorUniversitaire Ziekenhuizen KU Leuven

About this trial

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.

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

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

Disqualifiers

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

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Registration of parameters

Treatment groups

50 Participants
are divided into 4 treatment groups