Papilla Preservation Technique in Combination With Tooth Enamel Proteins and Animal Derived Bone Graft in Treating Isolated Bone Defects Between Teeth

September 9, 2025 updated by: Karthik Krishna M, Rungta College of Dental Sciences and Research

Evaluation of Entire Papilla Preservation Technique in Combination With Enamel Matrix Derivative & Bone Mineral Derived Xenograft in Isolated Interdental Intrabony Defects

The present three-arm study compared the clinical and tomographic efficacy of the Entire Papilla Preservation Surgical Technique (EPPT) alone and combined with enamel matrix derivative (EMD) plus bone mineral derivedxenograph (BMDX), in the treatment of isolated, inter-dental intra-bony defects.

Study Overview

Status

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Completed

Conditions

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Intervention / Treatment

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Detailed Description

This randomized controlled clinical and tomographic study included 48 sites with isolated interdental intrabony defects, divided into three groups. Group 1 (control) received EPPT alone, Group 2 received EPPT with EMD, and Group 3 received EPPT with EMD and BMDX (Fix-Oss xenograft). Clinical parameters probing pocket depth (PPD), relative attachment level (RAL), gingival recession (GR), and papilla height-were recorded at baseline and 12 months. Cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) was used to evaluate tomographic changes including defect width, CEJ-BD, CEJ-AC, X-ray INFRA and defect angle.

Study Type

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Interventional

Enrollment (Actual)

Enrollment

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58

Phase

Phase

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  • Phase 4

Contacts and Locations

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Study Locations

  • India
    • Chhattisgarh
      • Bhilai, Chhattisgarh, India, 490024
        • Rungta College of Dental Sciences and Research

Participation Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

Eligibility Criteria

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Ages Eligible for Study

  • Adult

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • stage II or III periodontitis, according to WWP 2017 classification of periodontal diseases in need of periodontal regenerative treatment for isolated intrabony defects
  • single-rooted teeth/multi-rooted teeth without furcation involvement

Exclusion Criteria:

  • uncontrolled or poorly controlled diabetes,
  • unstable or life-threatening conditions, or requiring antibiotic prophylaxis,
  • History of use of medications since last 6 months (immunosuppressants and antibiotics),
  • Subjects allergic to medications,
  • Pregnant or lactating women, Smokers/users of other tobacco products,
  • Subjects showing unacceptable oral hygiene maintenance after initial phase I therapy and
  • multiple interconnected vertical defects.

Study Plan

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How is the study designed?

Design Details

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

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm

Participant Group / Arm

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Intervention / Treatment

Intervention / Treatment

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Placebo Comparator: Entire Papilla Preservation Technique
Entire Papilla Preservation Technique alone
Procedure: Entire Papilla Preservation Technique
Entire Papilla Preservation Surgical Technique (EPPT) alone and combined with enamel matrix derivative (EMD) plus bone mineral derived xenograph (BMDX)
Active Comparator: Entire Papilla Preservation Technique with Emdogain
Procedure: Entire Papilla Preservation Surgical Technique (EPPT) alone
Entire Papilla Preservation Surgical Technique (EPPT) alone
Active Comparator: Entire Papilla Preservation Technique with Emdogain and Bovine Derived Xenograft
Procedure: Entire Papilla Preservation Surgical Technique (EPPT) alone and combined with enamel matrix derivative (EMD)
Entire Papilla Preservation Surgical Technique (EPPT) alone and combined with enamel matrix derivative (EMD)

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Primary Outcome Measures

In a clinical study's protocol, the planned outcome measure that is the most important for evaluating the effect of an intervention/treatment. Most clinical studies have one primary outcome measure, but some have more than one.
Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
relative attachment level gain
Time Frame: 6 months
measuring relative attachment level gain with UNC-15 probe
6 months
pocket depth change
Time Frame: 6 months
measuring probing pocket depth changes
6 months

Secondary Outcome Measures

Secondary Outcome Measures

In a clinical study's protocol, a planned outcome measure that is not as important as the primary outcome measure for evaluating the effect of an intervention but is still of interest. Most clinical studies have more than one secondary outcome measure.
Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Tomographic defect width
Time Frame: 6 months
measured defect width in CBCT
6 months
the distance between the cemento-enamel junction and the bottom of the defect
Time Frame: 6 months
the distance between the cemento-enamel junction and the bottom of the defect
6 months

Collaborators and Investigators

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Sponsor

Sponsor

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Rungta College of Dental Sciences and Research

Publications and helpful links

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General Publications

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start (Actual)

Study Start

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May 30, 2023

Primary Completion (Actual)

Primary Completion

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January 30, 2025

Study Completion (Actual)

Study Completion

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March 30, 2025

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

First Submitted

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August 11, 2025

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

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August 11, 2025

First Posted (Actual)

First Posted

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August 13, 2025

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimated)

Last Update Posted

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September 15, 2025

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

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September 9, 2025

Last Verified

Last Verified

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May 1, 2023

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Other Study ID Numbers

Other Study ID Numbers

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  • RCDSR/IEC/MDS/2023/D-35

Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)

Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?

UNDECIDED

IPD Plan Description

For confidentiality

Drug and device information, study documents

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product

Yes

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product

No

product manufactured in and exported from the U.S.

Yes

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