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Microsurgery and Periodontal Healing

The Effect of Microsurgical Approach to Periodontal Flap Healing: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Who can join

Ages 18 to 18 · All sexes · Healthy volunteers welcome

Inclusion Criteria:

1. Ability of subject to understand and the willingness to sign a written informed consent document.
2. Males and females; Age 18 -89 years old
3. Require surgical flap treatment of periodontal disease
4. Either maxillary or mandibular arch
5. ASA I or II
6. Has consistent transportation for all clinical and study visits

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Pregnancy, or those planning to become pregnant
2. Diabetics with an HbA1c \>7.1
3. Not eligible for surgical periodontal therapy
4. Require vertical or horizontal hard tissue augmentation
5. Non-English speaking

About the study

Scientists do research to answer important questions which might help change or improve the way we do things in the future.

The investigators know that using glasses with special attachments that provide magnification (dental loupes) for dental procedures results in better healing than not using magnification. This study will test if using a microscope, that gives much higher magnification, can result in even better healing than using dental loupes.

What is being tested

• Microsurgical approach with Digital Microscope (procedure)

Sponsor: The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio · Participants: 25 · Started: Aug 31, 2025

Contact the study team

• Angela Palaiologou-Gallis, DDS · Phone: 210-450-3715

Official record on ClinicalTrials.gov — NCT07054008

Locations in the U.S.

From ClinicalTrials.gov, data retrieved Oct 2, 2026. Each study sets its own eligibility; the study team decides who can join.