Thick vs. Thin Acellular Dermal Matrix (ADM)
| Status: | Recruiting |
|---|---|
| Conditions: | Dental |
| Therapuetic Areas: | Dental / Maxillofacial Surgery |
| Healthy: | No |
| Age Range: | 18 - Any |
| Updated: | 1/7/2018 |
| Start Date: | August 1, 2017 |
| End Date: | June 30, 2018 |
| Contact: | Elliott DeWeese, DMD |
| Email: | etdewe02@louisville.edu |
| Phone: | 502-387-5778 |
Root Coverage Using the Coronally Positioned Tunnel Technique Comparing Thick Versus Thin Acellular Dermal Matrix
To study and compare a thick vs thin acellular dermal matrix for root coverage using the
coronally positioned tunnel technique.
coronally positioned tunnel technique.
Inclusion Criteria:
A. At least one Miller Class I or II mucogingival defect ≥ 3 mm (Miller 1985). B. The
mucogingival defect must be on a non-molar tooth. C. Patients must be ≥ 18 years of age.
Exclusion Criteria:
A. Patients with debilitating systemic or diseases that significantly affect the
periodontium.
B. Patients with a known allergy to any of the materials that will be used in the study,
including systemic antibiotics (tetracycline and doxycycline).
C. Patients requiring antibiotic prophylaxis. D. Root surface restorations at the site of
recession. E. No detectable CEJ F. Patients who fail to maintain acceptable oral hygiene
levels at the test and adjacent teeth.
G. Patients who are pregnant or lactating. H. Patients who use tobacco products (smoking or
smokeless tobacco). I. Patients with alcohol abuse problems. J. Patients undergoing
long-term steroid therapy. K. History of previous root coverage procedures, graft or GTR,
on the test teeth.
L. Patients who fail to complete the informed consent form.
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