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Milled dental caps beat 3D-Printed for healthier gums, study finds

NCT ID NCT07287722

Symptom relief Sponsor: Ali Hassan Eid Toto Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested two types of temporary healing caps for dental implants: one milled from a solid block and one 3D-printed. In 22 adults, the milled caps caused less gum inflammation and bleeding over 4 weeks, likely due to their smoother surface. The findings help dentists choose the best option for early healing around implants.

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

22 people

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Started

Nov 2025

Expected to finish

Dec 2025

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Lead sponsor

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Ages

25 to 65 years

Sex

Anyone

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Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Adults aged 25 to 65 years * Presence of one osseointegrated dental implant placed at least 8 weeks prior to second-stage surgery * Adequate zone of attached keratinized gingiva (\> 1 mm) around the implant site * Good general health and able to provide informed consent * Willing and able to attend all follow-up visits (1, 2, and 4 weeks) Exclusion Criteria: * Smoking more than 20 cigarettes per day * Presence of systemic diseases that may affect healing (e.g., autoimmune conditions, uncontrolled diabetes, immunosuppressive disorders) * Oral inflammatory conditions or active oral infections * History of head and neck radiation therapy or chemotherapy * Use of corticosteroids or antibiotics within the last 3 months * Parafunctional habits (e.g., bruxism) * Pregnant or breastfeeding individuals * Implants with insufficient attached gingiva or poor oral hygiene maintenance

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Peri-implant soft tissue healing

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  • Faculty of Dentistry, Alexandria University

    Alexandria, 21526, Egypt

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