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Comparison of Gingival Flap Procedure Using Conventional Surgical Loupes vs. Videoscope for Visualization

Launched by TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY · Jun 26, 2023

Trial Information

Current as of July 23, 2025

Enrolling by invitation

Keywords

Videoscope

ClinConnect Summary

It is well known that tartar makes at-home oral hygiene care more difficult. The plaque and bacteria that accumulate on tartar are considered the primary factors contributing to gum disease. Conventional gum surgery is commonly performed using loupes (magnification glasses). The use of a videoscope, a handheld miniature camera, allows for greater visualization during surgery. While the debris on the root surface of teeth is not visible with loupes, it is easily observed when the root surface is visualized with the high magnification of the videoscope. The videoscope allows for up to 40x mag...

Gender

ALL

Eligibility criteria

  • Inclusion Criteria:
  • Patients that are treatment planned for open flap debridement in two or more quadrants
  • age \>18 years old
  • Stage III periodontitis diagnosis
  • Probing depths ≥5mm with bleeding on probing
  • Exclusion Criteria:
  • systemic disease affecting bone metabolism
  • current smokers
  • diabetes
  • pregnant women
  • adults unable to consent
  • prisoners
  • previous or current bisphosphonate use
  • recent joint replacement requiring prophylactic antibiotics
  • teeth that necessitate and undergo osseous recontouring (shaping of the bone) will be excluded

About Texas A&M University

Texas A&M University, a leading research institution located in College Station, Texas, is dedicated to advancing knowledge and innovation in various fields, including health sciences. As a prominent clinical trial sponsor, Texas A&M University leverages its extensive resources and expertise to conduct rigorous research aimed at improving patient outcomes and addressing critical health challenges. The university fosters collaboration among multidisciplinary teams of researchers, clinicians, and students, ensuring a comprehensive approach to clinical trials that emphasizes ethical standards, scientific integrity, and community impact. Through its commitment to advancing medical research, Texas A&M University plays a vital role in the development of novel therapies and interventions.

Locations

Dallas, Texas, United States

Patients applied

0 patients applied

Trial Officials

Carlos Parra Carrasquer, DDS

Principal Investigator

Texas A&M University

Timeline

First submit

Trial launched

Trial updated

Estimated completion

Not reported