Could a gum graft replace a membrane for better implant results?

NCT ID NCT07415486

Not yet recruiting Disease control Sponsor: Universitat Internacional de Catalunya Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study compares two ways to repair bone and gum defects during immediate dental implant placement. One group gets a standard collagen membrane, the other a connective tissue graft from the palate. Researchers want to see if the graft works just as well for bone healing while improving gum thickness and appearance. Twenty-four adults with a failing front tooth will be followed for 12 months.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: connective tissue graft and deproteinized bovine bone mineral with collagen (DBBM-C)
What this could lead to: If successful, this could offer a better way to restore bone and gum tissue around dental implants, improving both function and appearance.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage study with only 24 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. Surgical risks like swelling or infection are possible.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

connective tissue disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

CONNECTIVE TISSUE GRAFT CONNECTIVE TISSUE GRAFT HARVESTING IMMEDIATE DENTAL IMPLANT PLACEMENT SOFT TISSUE MANAGEMENT IN SUBCRESTAL DENTAL IMPLANTS

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