An interventional study of Periodontal Regenerative Surgery With Xenograft and Enamel Matrix Derivative and Periodontal Regenerative Surgery With Xenograft and Collagen Membrane in Class II Furcation Defect, sponsored by University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City. Recruiting at 1 site in Vietnam. Open to participants aged 18 Years and older. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2026-08-20.
Sponsored by University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City · Not applicable, Interventional, and Treatment
This randomized controlled clinical trial aims to compare two regenerative surgical approaches for the treatment of mandibular molar Class II furcation defects in patients with periodontitis. Eligible furcation defects will be randomly assigned to receive either xenograft bone combined with enamel matrix derivative (EMD) or xenograft bone combined with a collagen membrane. Both approaches are used to support periodontal tissue regeneration.
Participants will be followed for approximately 7 months. The study will evaluate postoperative pain and patient-reported satisfaction, periodontal clinical parameters, changes in furcation defect volume and relative bone density on cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT), and changes in gingival crevicular fluid TWEAK levels. Clinical and radiographic outcomes will be assessed before surgery and during follow-up, including at 3 and 6 months after surgery.
The study is intended to determine whether xenograft bone combined with EMD provides clinical, radiographic, biological, and patient-reported outcomes comparable or superior to xenograft bone combined with a collagen membrane in the regenerative treatment of mandibular molar Class II furcation defects.
This is a randomized controlled clinical trial involving patients with periodontitis who have Class II furcation defects affecting mandibular first and/or second molars. A total of 24 eligible teeth are planned, with 12 teeth assigned to each treatment group.
Before surgery, participants will undergo clinical periodontal examination, intraoral three-dimensional scanning, CBCT imaging, and gingival crevicular fluid collection. Clinical measurements include plaque index (PI), gingival index (GI), probing pocket depth (PPD), vertical clinical attachment loss (VCAL), and horizontal clinical attachment loss (HCAL).
Eligible defects will be randomly assigned to one of two regenerative surgical treatments. Following flap elevation, debridement, root surface cleaning, and conditioning with 24% EDTA, the control group will receive xenograft bone covered with a resorbable collagen membrane. The experimental group will receive enamel matrix derivative applied to the defect-related root surface, followed by xenograft bone combined with enamel matrix derivative. The flap will then be repositioned and sutured.
Postoperative pain will be assessed using a visual analog scale, together with analgesic consumption and patient-reported satisfaction regarding swelling and chewing ability. Participants will return for follow-up at approximately 2 weeks, 1 month, 3 months, and 6 months after surgery. Gingival crevicular fluid will be collected during follow-up for measurement of TWEAK concentration.
At 3 months, selected periodontal and biological assessments will be repeated. At 6 months, periodontal clinical measurements, intraoral three-dimensional scanning, furcation defect classification, and CBCT imaging will be repeated to evaluate changes in defect volume and relative bone density.
The primary purpose of the study is to compare the regenerative effectiveness of xenograft bone combined with enamel matrix derivative with that of xenograft bone combined with a collagen membrane for the treatment of mandibular molar Class II furcation defects.
42 studies on the registry are indexed under Furcation Defects; 13 are open to participants now.
This study's planned enrollment of 24 is below the median of 27 across 38 interventional studies indexed under Furcation Defects.
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Before you join, the study team explains what taking part involves — its purpose, what happens, the risks and possible benefits — and answers your questions, so you can decide freely. Consent is usually recorded on a form (the informed consent form, ICF) signed by you or, where the law allows, by someone legally authorised to decide for you.
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Procedure: Periodontal Regenerative Surgery With Xenograft and Enamel Matrix Derivative
Procedure: Periodontal Regenerative Surgery With Xenograft and Collagen Membrane
Periodontal regenerative surgery is performed using xenograft bone combined with enamel matrix derivative (EMD). After flap elevation, thorough defect debridement, and root surface conditioning with 24% EDTA for 2 minutes, EMD is applied to the root surface associated with the furcation defect. The xenograft bone is mixed with EMD and placed to completely fill the defect. The flap is then repositioned and sutured.
Periodontal regenerative surgery is performed using xenograft bone combined with a resorbable collagen membrane. After flap elevation, thorough defect debridement, and root surface conditioning with 24% EDTA for 2 minutes, the xenograft bone is mixed with sterile saline and placed to completely fill the furcation defect. A trimmed resorbable collagen membrane is positioned to completely cover the defect and secured before flap repositioning and suturing.
Change in Probing Pocket Depth (PPD)
Probing pocket depth (PPD) is measured in millimeters from the gingival margin to the base of the periodontal pocket using a UNC-15 periodontal probe at the mesiobuccal, buccal, and distobuccal sites of the treated tooth. Measurements are standardized using an individualized acrylic stent. The change in PPD from baseline to 6 months after surgery will be compared between the two treatment groups.
Time frame: Baseline and 6 months after surgery
Change in Horizontal Clinical Attachment Loss (HCAL)
Horizontal clinical attachment loss (HCAL) is measured in millimeters from the buccal entrance of the furcation to the deepest horizontal point of the furcation defect using a Nabers periodontal probe and an individualized acrylic stent.
Time frame: Baseline and 6 months after surgery
Change in Vertical Clinical Attachment Loss (VCAL)
Time frame: Baseline and 6 months after surgery
Change in Buccal Gingival Recession (REC)
Time frame: Baseline, 3 months, and 6 months after surgery
Change in Plaque Index (PI)
Time frame: Baseline, 3 months, and 6 months after surgery
Change in Gingival Index (GI)
Time frame: Baseline and 6 months after surgery
Change in Furcation Defect Volume on CBCT
Time frame: Baseline and 6 months after surgery
Change in Relative Bone Density on CBCT
Time frame: Baseline and 6 months after surgery
Change in Gingival Crevicular Fluid TWEAK Concentration
Time frame: Baseline, 1 month, and 3 months after surgery
Postoperative Pain Assessed by Visual Analog Scale (VAS)
Time frame: 12 hours, 24 hours, and 72 hours after surgery
Postoperative Analgesic Consumption
Time frame: During the first 3 days after surgery
Patient Satisfaction With Postoperative Swelling
Patient-reported satisfaction with postoperative swelling will be assessed using a 5-point Likert scale, where 1 = very dissatisfied, 2 = dissatisfied, 3 = neutral, 4 = satisfied, and 5 = very satisfied. Higher scores indicate better satisfaction (better outcome).
Time frame: 3 and 7 days after surgery
Patient Satisfaction With Chewing Ability
Patient-reported satisfaction with chewing ability after surgery will be assessed using a 5-point Likert scale, where 1 = very dissatisfied, 2 = dissatisfied, 3 = neutral, 4 = satisfied, and 5 = very satisfied. Higher scores indicate better satisfaction (better outcome).
Time frame: 3 and 7 days after surgery
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