Can a collagen patch improve gum healing after dental bone grafts?
NCT ID NCT06871735
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looks at whether placing a special collagen material over an exposed barrier membrane helps gum wounds heal better after guided bone regeneration (GBR) for dental implants. About 30 people who already need GBR will be observed; if the membrane is exposed, the surgeon may use the collagen patch. Researchers will compare healing and success rates between those who get the patch and those who don't.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- acellular collagen matrix (Mucograft)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could give dentists a reliable way to help gum wounds heal after bone grafting, improving the success of dental implants.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early study with only 30 people, so results may not apply to everyone. The material is already used in practice, but the study is just observing outcomes, not proving a cure.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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The Ohio State University Graduate Periodontics Clinic
RECRUITINGColumbus, Ohio, 43210, United States
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