Clinical Research Directory

Hydroxyapetite Nanoparticles and Tricalcium Phosphate Nanoparticles Loaded on Platelet Rich Fibrin Membranes for Treatment of Gingival Recession

The "Glossary of the American of Periodontology" defines gingival recession (GR) as the apical movement of the gingival margin beyond the cement-enamel junction. Therefore, root surface exposure brought on by gingival recession results in cosmetic impairment, fear of tooth loss, increased susceptibility to root caries, and dentin hypersensitivity. The use of free gingival grafts, sliding pedicle grafts, subepithelial connective tissue grafts, envelope or tunnelling techniques, the use of acellular dermal, connective tissue allografts, guided tissue regeneration, and coronally advanced flap (CAF) are the surgical methods that have been developed to treat gingival recession. The medical area has been invaded by nanotechnology, and the findings are highly promising. Nanomaterials perform far better than conventional materials thanks to their superior surface, size, and quantum effects. Hydroxyapatites (HAs) are a family of materials used for bone grafting that have a high level of biocompatibility, which is partly due to their inclusion in naturally calcified tissue. The aim of the present study was to compare between nanocrystalline hydroxyapatite and tricalcium phosphate carried on PRP membrane in treatment of Miller's class 1 gingival recession in human.

Efficacy of the Entire Papilla Preservation Technique With and Without the Use of L-PRF as a Regenerative Material for the Treatment of Infrabony Defects

The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate the efficacy of using L-PRF (leukocyte and platelet rich fibrin clot) as an autologous filling material in conjunction with the EPP (entire papilla preservation) technique for the treatment of interproximal intraosseous periodontal defects, compared to the same technique without L-PRF regarding clinical periodontal parameters and obtained radiographic parameters. It will also report possible postoperative complications and evaluate postoperative sensitivity. The main questions it aims to answer is: • What is the effectiveness of LPR-F in conjunction with a complete papilla preservation (EPP) technique for the treatment of intrabony periodontal defects in CESA (health care center) patients in terms of clinical and radiographic periodontal parameters compared to the use of the same technique without L-PRF? A non-randomized controlled clinical trial will be conducted on patients at CESA of the Universidad de los Andes. In 30 patients, 30 periodontal defects associated with a pocket with probing depths equal to or greater than 6 mm will be treated using the complete papilla preservation technique, either with L-PRF filling or without any filling material, assigned randomly to each intervention (15 participants in each group). Researchers will evaluate clinical and radiographic parameters at baseline and 6 months post-surgery. Patients will report their level of pain 24 hours and 7 days after surgery.