Gum grafting without surgery? a trial tests natural substances to thicken tissue around implants
NCT ID NCT07750756
First seen Aug 06, 2026 · Last updated Aug 12, 2026 · Updated 3 times
Summary
This trial is testing whether adding hyaluronic acid or injectable platelet-rich fibrin (i-PRF) to a standard microneedling procedure can thicken the gum tissue around dental implants in the front of the mouth. The study includes people with thin gums (1 mm or less) around delayed implants in the aesthetic zone. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive microneedling alone, microneedling with hyaluronic acid, or microneedling with i-PRF, and the main goal is to see which approach produces the greatest increase in gum thickness.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Hyaluronic acid or injectable platelet-rich fibrin (i-PRF), each combined with microneedling
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could point toward a more effective way to thicken gum tissue around dental implants, improving both aesthetics and long-term implant health.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial, so results may not apply to everyone. The procedure carries typical risks like swelling, bruising, or infection, and the added benefit of these substances over microneedling alone is not yet proven.
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