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Trial reportClinical oral investigations2026

Volumetric evaluation of the entire papilla preservation technique and the non-incised papillae surgical approach: effects on soft tissue preservation and periodontal regeneration.

Tom Kobe, Katja Povšič, Rok Gašperšič

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Trial report in Clinical oral investigations, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to trial NCT04782921 (Clinical Outcomes of Papillae Tunneling Techniques in the Treatment of Isolated Intrabony Defects - a Prospective, Double Blind, Randomised Clinical Trial), which is not on this map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Clinical Outcomes of Papillae Tunneling Techniques in the Treatment of Isolated Intrabony Defects - a Prospective, Double Blind, Randomised Clinical Trial

TypeinterventionalSponsorUniversity of LjubljanaRan2020 to 2022Enrolled20ConditionsPeriodontitis Complex, Xenograft ModelArmsXenogenic bone graft material
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3 authors.

Tom KobePrivate practice, Ljubljana, Slovenia. tom.kobe@gmail.com.ORCID http://orcid.org/0009-0007-8403-4097
Katja PovšičDepartment of Oral Medicine and Periodontology, University Medical Centre Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-5440-994X
Rok GašperšičDepartment of Oral Medicine and Periodontology, University Medical Centre Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-3765-7378

Funding

Ministry of Science and Technology of the Republic of Slovenia P3-0293
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

objectivesThis randomized, controlled clinical trial compared two minimally invasive surgical techniques - the Non-Incised Papillae Surgical Approach (NIPSA) and the Entire Papilla Preservation Technique (EPPT) - in terms of their efficacy in preserving soft tissue architecture and promoting periodontal regeneration. MATERIALS AND

methodsIsolated intrabony defects of 40 patients with stage III/IV periodontitis were randomly assigned to either NIPSA or EPPT treatment. Clinical parameters including probing depth (PD), clinical attachment level (CAL), gingival recession (REC) and papilla height (TP) were evaluated at baseline and 6-months postoperatively.

resultsBoth NIPSA and EPPT showed significant improvements in PD (5.3 ± 2.3 mm vs. 4.6 ± 1.7 mm) and CAL (4.4 ± 2.2 mm vs. 3.7 ± 1.9 mm), with no statistically significant differences between the groups. Early wound healing was favorable in both techniques, with minimal fibrin clot formation and no biomaterial exposure. Digital analysis of intraoral scans showed comparable preservation of papilla height and width in both groups. Radiographic analyses confirmed defect filling in both groups.

conclusionsBoth NIPSA and EPPT are effective surgical options for the periodontal regeneration of deep intrabony defects, offering excellent soft tissue preservation and clinical outcomes. NCT04782921. CLINICAL RELEVANCE: Both techniques remain viable, with the choice depending on the specifics of each defect and the surgeon’s preference.

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Alveolar Bone LossGingivaGuided Tissue Regeneration, PeriodontalPeriodontitisAdultFemaleGingival RecessionHumansMaleMiddle AgedMinimally Invasive Surgical ProceduresTreatment OutcomeClinical trialGuided tissue regenerationMicrosurgeryPeriodontitisSurgical flaps

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