Gingival Recession and Oral Health-related Quality of Life: A Cross-sectional Study

April 22, 2026 updated by: Postgraduate Institute of Dental Sciences Rohtak

Gingival Recession and Its Impact on Oral Health-related Quality of Life: A Cross-sectional Study

Aim of this study is the assessment of gingival recession and its impact on oral health related quality of life in tertiary health care center in Haryana state.

Objectives:

  1. Determine the prevalence of gingival recession (GR) through clinical screening.
  2. Classify patients with GR based on the system proposed by Cairo et al.
  3. Identify the risk factors associated with GR
  4. To assess the impact of GR on oral health related quality of life.

Study Overview

Status

Recruiting

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

The World Health Organization (WHO) emphasizes a holistic approach to health. According to WHO health is "a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity". Gingival recession is the migration of gingival margin apical to cementoenamel junction. Gingival recession although not associated with increased tooth loss, is considered an esthetic concern to patients. It is associated with the occurrence of dentin hypersensitivity and carious/non-carious cervical lesions on the exposed root surface. Most of the studies reported prevalence of gingival recession, but in specific geographic locations. Thus, this study aimed to assess the prevalence of gingival recession and its impact on oral health related quality of life in a sample of north Indian population in Haryana state.

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Estimated)

346

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 Contact Backup

Study Locations

  • India
    • Haryana
      • Rohtak, Haryana, India, 124001
        • Recruiting
        • PGIDS, ROHTAK
        • Contact:

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

  • Adult

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Sampling Method

Probability Sample

Study Population

Systemically healthy individuals having gingival recession of north Indian population in Haryana state.

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Age 18-45 years old;
  • Patients who are willing to participate in the study and ready to give informed consent.
  • Cases defined for GR will be done according to Cairo at el.
  • The minimum threshold for reporting the presence of gingival recession will be greater than or equal to 1 mm.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Systemic disease affecting the periodontal issues (e.g., bleeding disorders, diabetes mellitus etc.)
  • Patients under medication associated with gingival enlargement (e.g., calcium channel blockers, immunosuppressants or anticonvulsants).
  • Patients having masochistic habits (tongue thrusting, nail biting etc.)
  • Mobile teeth
  • Involved teeth with trauma from occlusion.
  • Involved teeth with prosthesis.
  • Endodontically involved/ RCT treated tooth
  • Patient undergoing/underwent orthodontic treatment

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

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Oral health quality assessment
Time Frame: 12 months
Oral health quality assessment will be recorded using oral health impact profile-14 questionnaire.
12 months
Prevalence of gingival recession
Time Frame: 12 months
Prevalence of gingival recession will be categorised based on Cairo classification.
12 months

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

Postgraduate Institute of Dental Sciences Rohtak

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Sakshi Malhotra, MDS, PGIDS, ROHTAK

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)

March 15, 2026

Primary Completion (Estimated)

December 15, 2026

Study Completion (Estimated)

March 15, 2027

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

April 22, 2026

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

April 22, 2026

First Posted (Actual)

April 29, 2026

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

April 29, 2026

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

April 22, 2026

Last Verified

April 1, 2026

More Information

Terms related to this study

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • SakshiSRPerio

Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)

Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?

NO

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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