Could a blood concentrate improve gum healing around dental implants?

NCT ID NCT07346391

Completed Disease control Sponsor: University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 21, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study tests whether adding a patient's own platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) to a gum graft improves healing and appearance around dental implants. Twenty-two people with thin gum tissue will receive either the combined graft or the standard graft alone. Researchers will measure gum width, pain, and aesthetics over six months.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Platelet-Rich Fibrin (PRF) combined with a strip free gingival graft
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a better way to increase gum tissue around dental implants, reducing pain and improving appearance.
What could go wrong: This is a very small, early-stage trial with only 22 people. The benefits may not be significant compared to the standard method, and results may not apply to everyone.

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DENTAL IMPLANTS

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Locations

Phòng Khám Chuyên Khoa Răng Hàm Mặt Đại Học Y Dược Thành Phố Hồ Chí Minh

HỒ CHÍ MINH, VIỆT NAM, 123456789, Vietnam

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