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 24, 2025
Enrolling by invitation
Keywords
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.
Contacts
Jennifer Cobb
Immunology at National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Locations
Dallas, Texas, United States
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