Tooth agenesis

This study tests whether doing a gum graft at the same time as placing a dental implant works as well as the traditional two-step approach. The goal is to increase the width of keratinized gum tissue around implants, which helps prevent inflammation and implant failure. Twenty-tw…

This study tested a special drilling technique called osseodensification, which compresses bone instead of removing it, to prepare the jaw for dental implants. Twenty-three adults with missing teeth received about 40 implants using this method. The goal was to see if the techniqu…

This study tested two methods to make gum tissue thicker around dental implants in the front of the mouth. 36 adults who needed a single tooth implant received either a graft of their own gum tissue or a collagen matrix. The goal was to see which approach better improved gum thic…

This study looked at two types of ceramic bridges used to replace one or two missing back teeth. Researchers followed 31 people for up to 4 years to see which bridge material had fewer problems like fractures or loosening. The goal is to find out which option works better and las…

This study tested two ways to thicken gum tissue around dental implants: using a collagen matrix or a small piece of the patient's own connective tissue. Fifty-two adults with thin gums received one of the two treatments. The researchers measured gum thickness, pain, swelling, an…

This study looked at 60 adults who needed a single tooth replaced right after extraction. Researchers compared two types of implant surfaces and whether adding low-level laser therapy helped. The goal was to see which approach gave the best implant stability and least bone loss o…

This study looked at whether using a temporary crown (temporization) improves the pink color and shape of gums after a delayed dental implant in people with thin gums. Sixteen adults with a missing front tooth and thin gum tissue took part. The main goal was to measure gum appear…

This completed trial compared two ways of preparing the bone for dental implants: a newer technique called osseo-densification, which compacts bone rather than removing it, and the standard conventional drilling method. Eight adults needing two implants each (16 total) received o…

This study looked at two ways to place dental implants in the lower jaw: a flapless technique (using a small punch) and a flap technique (cutting the gum). Twenty patients were followed for 6 months to measure bone loss and implant stability. The goal was to see which method caus…