N/A N=30 Randomized Double-blind Treatment

Effectiveness of Modified-free Gingival Graft for Treatment of Localized Gingival Recession Defects

Gingival Recession, Localized

Bottom Line

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Enrolled (actual)

Serious AEs

0.0%

Results posted

Apr 2025

Primary outcome: Primary: Mean Mid-facial Recession Coverage (mRC) — 60.7; 91.8 percentage

Study Design & Population

Study type: Interventional
Phase: N/A
Interventions: Mucogingival surgery (Procedure)
Age: Adult · 18+ yrs
Sex: All
Sponsor: Göteborg University
Primary completion: May 2022

Outcome Measures

Outcome	Result	p-value
PRIMARY Mean Mid-facial Recession Coverage (mRC)	60.7; 91.8	—
SECONDARY Keratinized Tissue (KT) Gain	2.2; 4.2	—

Summary

The aim of the present study is to evaluate, whether use of the modified free gingival graft (mod-FGG) technique improves treatment outcomes after surgical root coverage at mandibular incisors with gingival recession defects.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

Age ≥ 18 years
Periodontally and systemically healthy
Full-mouth plaque score and full-mouth bleeding score ≤ 20% (measured at four sites per tooth)
Thin phenotype
Probing pocket depth (PPD) ≤3 mm
Absence of excessive tooth mobility
Absence of cervical composite restorations or non-carious cervical lesions
Shallow vestibule

Exclusion Criteria

Pregnancy
Smoking
Alcoholism
Para-functional habits
Poor oral hygiene
Excessive crowding or misalignment of teeth

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