Early Effects of Orthognathic Surgery on Periodontal Phenotype: A 6-Month Prospective Clinical and Radiographic Evaluation
Condition(s) studied
Study summary
The goal of this observational study is to learn how the health and thickness of the gums and supporting bone around the teeth change over 6 months in adults having jaw surgery to correct the bite. The main questions it aims to answer are:
* Do gum and tooth-support measurements change from before surgery to 1, 3, and 6 months after surgery?
* Do CT scan-based measurements of the tooth-supporting bone change over the same time period?
Participants will:
* Have a gum check-up (periodontal examination) before surgery and at 1, 3, and 6 months after surgery.
* Have CT scan-based measurements (CBCT) taken at the same time points for study assessment.
Eligibility
Primary outcome measure(s)
- Change in width of keratinized gingiva (mm) — Baseline (preoperative) and postoperative 1, 3, and 6 months.
Width of keratinized gingiva is measured as the distance from the gingival margin to the mucogingival junction, recorded in mm. - Change in gingival thickness phenotype (thin vs thick) — Baseline (preoperative) and postoperative 1, 3, and 6 months.
Gingival thickness is assessed with a periodontal probe by the probe-transparency method and categorized as thin (≤1 mm; probe visible) or thick (\>1 mm; probe not visible) - Change in buccal cortical bone thickness on CBCT (mm) — Baseline (preoperative) and postoperative follow-up CBCT records were obtained during routine controls (planned at 6 months).
Buccal cortical bone thickness is measured on CBCT as the horizontal distance from the deepest point of the buccal marginal bone curvature (A) to the CEJ, and additionally at 4 mm apical to A and at the apex level, as defined in the protocol
Trial sites (2)
| Facility | City | Region | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trakya University Faculty of Dentistry | Edirne | Turkey (Türkiye) | Recruiting |
| Kocaeli Health and Technology University Faculty of Dentistry | Kocaeli | Turkey (Türkiye) | Recruiting |
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This page summarises publicly available registry data for informational purposes — not medical advice. Eligibility is determined by each study team; patients should discuss participation with their clinician.
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