Use of Scaffolds for Treatment of Gingival Recession Associated With Interproximal Tissue Deficiency

July 25, 2017 updated by: Vitor de Toledo Stuani, University of Sao Paulo

Use of Computer Aided Design-Computer Aided Manufacturing and Additively Manufactured Scaffolds for Treatment of Gingival Recession Associated With Interproximal Tissue Deficiency

This study will seek to evaluate the predictability and efficacy of a Computer Aided Design-Computer Aided Manufacturing and additively manufactured polycaprolactone and hydroxyapatite scaffolds in these defects compared to traditional guided tissue regeneration. 40 gingival recessions associated with interproximal tissue deficiency will be divided into two groups: control group (autogenous bone + collagen membrane; n = 20) and test group (autogenous bone + scaffold; n = 20).

Study Overview

Status

Unknown

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

The treatment of gingival recessions associated with interproximal bone and gingival tissue deficiency, and also the absence of interdental papilla, are major challenges within the periodontics due to lacking predictability. However, an intervention in these cases is extremely important, since the presence of these defects is associated with aesthetic, phonetic, hypersensitivity and may be associated with other dental damages. This study will seek to evaluate the predictability and efficacy of a Computer Aided Design-Computer Aided Manufacturing and additively manufactured polycaprolactone and hydroxyapatite scaffolds in these defects compared to traditional guided tissue regeneration. 40 gingival recessions associated with interproximal tissue deficiency will be divided into two groups: control group (autogenous bone + collagen membrane; n = 20) and test group (autogenous bone + scaffold; n = 20). A split-mouth design will be used with both procedures performed at the same surgical time.

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment (Anticipated)

20

Phase

  • Not Applicable

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Contact

Study Locations

    • Sao Paulo
      • Bauru, Sao Paulo, Brazil, 17012-901
        • Recruiting
        • Bauru School of Dentistry - University of Sao Paulo
        • Contact:
        • Principal Investigator:
          • Vitor T Stuani, MSc
        • Sub-Investigator:
          • Gustavo P Manfredi, MSc
        • Sub-Investigator:
          • Adriana P Sant'Ana, PhD
        • Sub-Investigator:
          • Paulo N Lisboa Filho, PhD
        • Sub-Investigator:
          • Pedro Y Noritomi, PhD

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

18 years and older (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Presenting at least two single-rooted teeth with Miller's Class III and IV recessions with Norland & Tarnow class I, II or III papilla deficiency

Exclusion Criteria:

  • History of periodontal surgery at the area on the last 12 months
  • Use of drugs that affect periodontal tissues (eg: anticonvulsants, calcium channel blockers, cyclosporine, bisphosphonates, hormone-based contraceptives, steroids)
  • Pregnant
  • Smokers
  • Diabetics
  • History of head and neck radiotherapy
  • Teeth without adjacent mesial and distal contact
  • Teeth with mobility
  • Malpositioned teeth
  • Teeth with endodontic treatment
  • Teeth without a visible cementoenamel junction

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: Treatment
  • Allocation: Randomized
  • Interventional Model: Parallel Assignment
  • Masking: Single

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm
Intervention / Treatment
Experimental: Test group
Bone regeneration with autogenous bone + scaffold.
Autogenous bone will be placed over periodontal defect after root treatment with scaling and root planing.
A hydroxyapatite and polycaprolactone scaffolds will be used to cover the autogenous bone.
Active Comparator: Control group
Bone regeneration with autogenous bone + collagen membrane.
Autogenous bone will be placed over periodontal defect after root treatment with scaling and root planing.
A collagen membrane will be used to cover the autogenous bone.

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Total root coverage measured with a periodontal probe in millimeters
Time Frame: One year
Ideal if the distance from cemento-enamel junction to gingival margin = 0 mm
One year
Total interdental papilla formation measured with a periodontal probe in mm
Time Frame: One year
Ideal if the distance from dental contact point to interdental papilla top = 0 mm
One year

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Depth of probing measured with a periodontal probe in millimeters
Time Frame: One year
The distance from gingival margin and the apical point of gingival pocket or sulcus
One year
Clinical attachment level measured with a periodontal probe in millimeters
Time Frame: One year
The distance from cemento-enamel junction and the apical point of gingival pocket or sulcus
One year
Gingival bleeding index measured with a periodontal probe
Time Frame: One year
Evaluated by the presence or absence of bleeding after probing
One year
Radiographic bone formation measured digitally in millimeters
Time Frame: One year
The distance from interdental bone crest and cemento-enamel junction
One year
Tomographic bone formation measured digitally in cubic millimeters
Time Frame: One year
The variation of bone volume observed by tomography digital reconstruction
One year
Evaluation of pink aesthetics by professionals using the Pink Esthetic Score
Time Frame: One year
Photographic evaluation of gingival aesthetics during the treatment done by blinded periodontists.
One year
Patient's evaluation of aesthetics using a visual analogue scale
Time Frame: One year
Patient's aesthetic evaluation with a score ranging from 0 (terrible aesthetic) to 10 (excellent aesthetic)
One year
Patient's evaluation of dental sensibility using a visual analogue scale
Time Frame: One year
Patient's dental sensibility evaluation with a score ranging from 0 (no sensibility) to 10 (intense sensibility)
One year
Patient's evaluation of post-operatory pain using a visual analogue scale
Time Frame: 1 month
Patient's post-operatory pain evaluation with a score ranging from 0 (no pain) to 10 (intense pain)
1 month

Collaborators and Investigators

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Sponsor

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Vitor T Stuni, MSc, PhD student

Study record dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Major Dates

Study Start (Actual)

April 1, 2017

Primary Completion (Anticipated)

July 1, 2019

Study Completion (Anticipated)

December 1, 2019

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

July 23, 2017

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

July 25, 2017

First Posted (Actual)

July 28, 2017

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

July 28, 2017

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

July 25, 2017

Last Verified

July 1, 2017

More Information

Terms related to this study

Other Study ID Numbers

  • FOB3DPrint1

Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)

Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?

UNDECIDED

Drug and device information, study documents

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product

No

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product

No

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