Which comes first: gum graft or bone regeneration? a trial seeks the best order
NCT ID NCT06294587
First seen Aug 12, 2026 · Last updated Aug 13, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This trial tests whether having a gum graft before or after bone regeneration leads to better outcomes for people needing dental implants. Participants have insufficient jawbone width and will be randomly assigned to one of two treatment sequences. The study measures changes in bone volume and soft tissue profile to see which order works best.
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 surgery and guided bone regeneration procedure
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could identify the optimal order of gum graft and bone regeneration to improve dental implant outcomes.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small early-stage trial, so results may not apply broadly. Surgical procedures carry risks like infection or graft failure.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Unversity of Alabama at Birmingham, School of Dentistry
RECRUITINGBirmingham, Alabama, 35294-0007, United States
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