Seaweed gel may speed healing after dental implants — a trial puts it to the test
NCT ID NCT07736287
First seen Jul 30, 2026 · Last updated Jul 31, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This trial tests whether coating a dental implant with a gel made from fucoidan — a compound from brown seaweed — can improve wound healing and bone regrowth compared to standard implant placement. Twenty adults with early-stage gum disease who need a tooth replaced will receive both treatments in different parts of their mouth. The study measures healing, bone levels, and gum health over time.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- a gel made from fucoidan, a compound extracted from brown seaweed (Fucus vesiculosus)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a simple, natural way to boost healing and bone regrowth after dental implants.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small early-phase trial with only 20 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The gel is experimental and its benefits over standard care are unproven.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Krishnadevaraya college of dental sciences and hospital
Bangalore, Karnataka, 562157, India
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