Gum graft may boost implant infection treatment

NCT ID NCT06305000

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

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether adding a gum graft to standard deep cleaning helps treat peri-implant mucositis, a common inflammation around dental implants. Researchers will compare four groups of 16 people each: healthy implants, inflamed implants with enough gum tissue, inflamed implants with thin gum tissue getting only cleaning, and inflamed implants with thin gum tissue getting both cleaning and a graft. They will measure gum health and inflammatory markers over 7 months.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: free gingival graft (gum tissue graft)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could show that adding a gum graft improves treatment for inflammation around dental implants, potentially reducing the need for more invasive procedures.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage study with only 48 people. The graft is a surgical procedure with risks like pain, bleeding, or graft failure. Results may not apply to all patients.

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PERI IMPLANT MUCOSITIS

Contacts and locations

Locations

Biruni University
RECRUITING

Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)

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