Which material shapes gum tissue best around dental implants?

NCT ID NCT07697066

Completed Disease control Sponsor: Tanta University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jul 10, 2026 · Last updated Jul 10, 2026

Summary

This study tests three materials for healing abutments—the cap placed on a dental implant while the gum heals. Thirty adults aged 25–45 with a missing front tooth received either a standard titanium cap, a custom milled PEEK cap, or a custom 3D-printed resin cap. Researchers measured plaque buildup, gum bleeding, and gum shape to see which material helps the gum heal best around the implant.

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Active substance: customized healing abutment (titanium, PEEK, or 3D-printed hybrid resin)
What this could lead to: If one material works better, dentists may use it to improve gum healing and long-term implant appearance.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early study with only 30 people, so results may not apply to everyone. Different materials may show no clear advantage.

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3D PRINTED HYBRID RESIN HEALING IMPLANT POLYETHER ETHER ETHER KETONE

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Tanta University - Faculty of Dentistry

Tanta, El-Gharbia, 31773, Egypt

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