Flavonoid gel boosts bone density around dental implants in small trial
NCT ID NCT07156799
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested a gel made from kaempferol, a natural flavonoid, to see if it helps bone heal better around dental implants. Thirty patients with a missing back tooth received the gel during implant surgery. Those who got the gel showed higher levels of a bone-healing marker and greater bone density after six months compared to those who did not. The results suggest kaempferol may speed up early bone healing and improve implant stability.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- kaempferol gel
- What this could lead to
- If confirmed, this could lead to a simple gel that helps dental implants heal faster and stronger, possibly allowing earlier use of the implant.
- What could go wrong
- This was a small, early study with only 30 patients. Larger and longer trials are needed to know if the gel is truly effective and safe for widespread use.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Faculty of Dental Medicine for Girls, Al-Azhar University
Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt