Blood membranes may boost dental implant success in thin jawbones
NCT ID NCT07164417
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This completed trial tested two types of membranes made from a patient's own blood (PRF and e-PRF) used with bone graft material during dental implant placement in a thin lower jaw. Twenty adults with missing back teeth and a narrow jawbone took part. The study measured implant stability and pain/swelling after surgery to see if one membrane worked better.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) and extended platelet-rich fibrin (e-PRF) membranes used with xenograft bone graft material
What this could lead to
If one membrane works better, it could improve dental implant success in people with thin jawbones, reducing the need for more complex bone grafting.
What could go wrong
This is a small, single-center trial with only 20 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The study is completed, but the findings are preliminary and need confirmation in larger trials.
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Locations
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Outpatient Clinic of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Department, Faculty of Dentistry, Alexandria University, Egypt
Alexandria, Azarita, 00203, Egypt