Cheaper dental implant materials could boost gum health and looks

NCT ID NCT07196293

Completed Disease control Sponsor: Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences & Research Center Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested two low-cost materials—light-cure composite and Protemp—for making custom healing abutments after dental implant surgery. Thirty adults received one of the two materials, and researchers measured gum inflammation, pocket depth, aesthetics, and pain. The goal is to find a practical, affordable alternative to expensive options like PEEK, helping dentists create better-looking and healthier gum contours around implants.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: bulk fill composite and bis-acryl composite resin (Protemp)
What this could lead to: If successful, this could provide dentists with a low-cost, reliable way to create custom healing abutments that improve gum health and appearance around dental implants.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed study with only 30 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The materials are already in use, so no major breakthrough is expected.

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COMPOSITE RESIN CUSTOMIZED HEALING ABUTMENT DENTAL IMPLANT PERI-IMPLANT HEALTH

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Locations

Amrita School Of Dentistry

Kochi, Kerala, 682041, India

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