Optimizing Clinical Outcomes in CAF + SCTG: the Impact of Compressive Sutures

This randomized controlled clinical trial aims to evaluate the additional effect on clinical outcomes of compressive sutures associated with coronally advanced flap (CAF) and subepithelial connective tissue graft (SCTG) for the treatment of RT1 gingival recessions (as classified by Cairo et al.). Forty patients presenting with at least one RT1 recession will be enrolled in the study. Twenty participants will undergo CAF + SCTG with compressive sutures while the other 20 participants will receive the same procedure without compressive sutures. The primary outcome, complete root coverage (CRC), will be assessed six months after treatment. Additional clinical parameters, including gingival recession (GR), clinical attachment level (CAL), pocket depth (PD), keratinized tissue width (KT), keratinized tissue thickness (GT), and Root Coverage Esthetic Score (RES), will be evaluated at baseline and at the six-month follow-up. Patient-reported outcomes (PROs) will also be measured, including the degree of general discomfort (D) experienced, assessed on a Visual Analog Scale (VAS) from 0 to 10, as well as patient-reported aesthetic satisfaction (PRES) and overall treatment satisfaction (OTS), both quantified on a VAS scale from 0 to 10.

NCT Number	NCT06701786
Lead Sponsor	G. d'Annunzio University
Conditions	Gingival Recessions, Gingival Recession, Mucogingival Surgery, Suture
Enrollment	40 participants
Start Date	2024-12-01
Primary Completion	2025-05-31 (estimated)
Study Completion	2025-11-30 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov	2024-11-22