Rolled gum flap could replace painful graft for dental implants
NCT ID NCT06435780
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study compares a new surgical technique called DIPRF to the standard gum graft for fixing ridge defects before getting dental implants or fixed bridges. Fifty adults aged 18-50 with missing premolars will be randomly assigned to one of the two procedures. The goal is to see which method better thickens the gum ridge, measured by 3D X-rays.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Denuded interpositional pedicled rolled flap (DIPRF) procedure
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this new technique could offer a simpler, less invasive way to build up gum tissue for dental implants, potentially reducing surgery time and discomfort.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial with only 50 people, so results may not apply to everyone. The new technique might not work as well as the standard graft, and there are typical surgical risks like infection or graft failure.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Misr International University
RECRUITINGCairo, Egypt