Fiber splints may save loose teeth from extraction — a trial puts them to the test
NCT ID NCT07729904
First seen Jul 28, 2026 · Last updated Jul 29, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This trial tests whether a thin, strong fiber splint glued to the back of loose front teeth can keep them stable for a year. The splint is made of ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene and is placed after standard gum treatment. Researchers will track how many teeth survive, how well the splint holds up, and how satisfied patients are. The goal is to see if this simple device can help people with advanced gum disease keep their natural teeth longer.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- intracoronal fiber-reinforced periodontal splint using ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (Ribbond) fibers
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this approach could offer a simple, non-surgical way to stabilize loose teeth and delay or avoid tooth loss in people with advanced gum disease.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, single-center study with only 68 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The splints may break or fail over time, and long-term benefits beyond 12 months are unknown.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Selcuk University Faculty of Dentistry
Konya, Konya, 42250, Turkey (Türkiye)
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