Gum graft boost: could i-PRF make dental implants look and heal better?
NCT ID NCT07304986
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether adding a substance called i-PRF (made from the patient's own blood) to a standard gum-saving technique (vestibular socket therapy) improves healing and appearance after an immediate dental implant. Twenty-four people with a failing front tooth will receive either the standard procedure or the one with i-PRF. Researchers will check gum color, shape, and bone thickness over 9 months.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- i-PRF (injectable platelet-rich fibrin)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this technique could improve gum aesthetics and bone preservation around dental implants placed right after tooth extraction.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early study with only 24 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The procedure also carries typical risks of dental surgery like infection or implant failure.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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AlAzharU
Cairo, Nasr City, 11371, Egypt
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