New gum patch could replace painful palate graft

NCT ID NCT07440303

First seen Feb 28, 2026 · Last updated May 15, 2026 · Updated 13 times

Summary

This study compares a ready-to-use collagen membrane (Star Matrix) to the standard gum graft taken from the roof of the mouth for widening the band of protective gum tissue around teeth. Twelve adults with thin gum tissue on both sides of the lower jaw will receive each treatment on opposite sides. The goal is to see if the new material works as well, causes less pain, and takes less time to place.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

    Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••

Locations

  • Harvard Dental Center

    RECRUITING

    Boston, Massachusetts, 02115, United States

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