Gum graft alternative? trial tests less painful ways to boost implant success

NCT ID NCT07714265

Recruiting now Disease control Sponsor: Misr International University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jul 20, 2026 · Last updated Jul 22, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This trial tests three methods to thicken gum tissue around a single dental implant in the lower jaw. One method uses a standard gum graft from the roof of the mouth, while two newer, less invasive approaches use a special healing cap or place the implant deeper in the bone. The goal is to see if the simpler methods work as well as the graft, with less pain and faster recovery.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: subepithelial connective tissue graft, submerged tenting abutment, or sub-crestal implant placement
What this could lead to: If successful, less invasive methods like a tenting abutment or deeper implant placement could replace the standard gum graft, reducing pain and surgery time.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage trial with only 30 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The newer methods might not thicken gum tissue as well as the standard graft.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Tooth Loss

As listed by the trial registrant

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

PARTIAL EDENTULISM PERI-IMPLANT SOFT TISSUE DEFICIENCY TOOTH LOSS

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Misr International University Dental Clinic Complex
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Cairo, Egypt

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