protocolSection identificationModule nctId: NCT06373783, orgStudyIdInfo id: 2023/05, briefTitle: Ultrasonographic Evaluation of the Connective Tissue Grafts Obtained With Two Different Methods in Root Coverage, statusModule overallStatus: COMPLETED, startDateStruct date: 2023-06-15, primaryCompletionDateStruct date: 2024-01-15, completionDateStruct date: 2024-03-16, studyFirstPostDateStruct date: 2024-04-18, lastUpdatePostDateStruct date: 2024-04-23, sponsorCollaboratorsModule leadSponsor name: Pamukkale University, class: OTHER, descriptionModule briefSummary: Gingival recession is a clinical problem that increases with age and affects patient comfort. It is defined as the displacement of the gingival margin to a more apical position of the cementum-enamel border of the tooth.Coronally advanced flap (CAF) or tunnel technique (TUN) with subepithelial connective tissue procedures have been reported to be the most predictable methods of single gingival recession treatments. The ultimate goal of these plastic periodontal surgical procedures is to close the exposed root surface and achieve optimum aesthetic results. The main indications for root coverage (RC) procedures are aesthetic concern, root hypersensitivity, prevention of cervical abrasion and root caries, improvement of restorative results, and facilitation of plaque control. The use of a subepithelial connective tissue graft (SCGT) combined with a coronally positioned flap is considered the gold standard by many authors for single gingival recession treatments.De-epithelialization of free gingival grafts (DGG) has been proposed, especially when palatal tissue thickness is insufficient (≤2.5 mm) and larger graft size in the apico-coronal or mesio-distal directions is required. In this technique, the graft of the required width and length is separated from the lateral side of the palate, and then the 0.3-0.5 mm thick epithelial layer of the resulting graft is cut from the connective tissue layer.Ultrasonography (USG) is based on the principle of recording data obtained as a result of ultrasound waves sent with the help of a probe hitting and reflecting on substances of different densities. This technique is widely used in medical practice. In dentistry, the USG method is used to measure the alveolar bone level and the dimensions of the periodontium to evaluate the gingival thickness. It also has functions to evaluate color power and color speed, as well as blood flow.The study hypothesizes that combining SCGT and DGG with a coronally positioned flap could yield different clinical outcomes in patients with a single buccal gingival recession. This study aims to compare the clinical success of connective tissue grafts obtained by two different surgical methods in covering the root surface with ultrasonography (USG)., conditionsModule conditions: Gingival Recession, Localized, designModule studyType: INTERVENTIONAL, phases: NA, designInfo allocation: RANDOMIZED, interventionModel: PARALLEL, primaryPurpose: TREATMENT, maskingInfo masking: NONE, enrollmentInfo count: 20, type: ACTUAL, armsInterventionsModule interventions name: subepithelial connective tissue graft, interventions name: de- epithelize gingival graft, interventions name: ultrasonography, outcomesModule primaryOutcomes measure: tissue thickness, secondaryOutcomes measure: pulsatility index, eligibilityModule sex: ALL, minimumAge: 18 Years, maximumAge: 65 Years, stdAges: ADULT, stdAges: OLDER_ADULT, contactsLocationsModule locations facility: Pamukkale University of the Dentistry, city: Denizli, zip: 20160, country: Turkey, geoPoint lat: 37.77417, lon: 29.0875, hasResults: False