Which gum graft technique wins for implant health?
NCT ID NCT07772414
First seen Aug 19, 2026 · Last updated Aug 20, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This trial tests two surgical techniques to increase the amount of firm gum tissue around dental implants. Adults with insufficient gum tissue will receive a free gum graft from the roof of the mouth, combined with either repositioning the gum flap or removing extra tissue. The goal is to see which method leads to greater gum width gain at 6 months, potentially improving implant stability and oral health.
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 (a small piece of tissue from the roof of the mouth) combined with either apical flap repositioning or vestibular mucosa excision
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could identify a better surgical technique to increase firm gum tissue around dental implants, potentially improving implant longevity and oral health.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial with only 46 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. Surgery carries risks like pain, swelling, or graft failure.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Hospital Odontològic Universitat de Barcelona, L'Hospitalet de Llobregat,
Barcelona, Barcelona, 08907, Spain
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