Gum graft showdown: collagen vs. palate tissue for better implants

NCT ID NCT07080177

Not yet recruiting Disease control Sponsor: Cairo University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests two ways to improve gum tissue around dental implants in adults with missing teeth. One method uses a collagen membrane from cows, the other uses a small piece of tissue from the roof of the mouth. The goal is to see which approach leads to healthier gums and better implant success. Twenty-four participants will be randomly assigned to one of the two procedures.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: xenogeneic collagen membrane (bovine origin) and free gingival graft (from the palate)
What this could lead to: If successful, this could show that a collagen membrane works as well as a traditional gum graft, offering a less invasive option for dental implant patients.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage trial with only 24 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. Graft procedures carry risks like infection or shrinkage.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

anodontia tooth agenesis

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

MISSING TEETH

Contacts and locations

Locations

MTI University

Cairo, Egypt

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