New collagen membrane matches standard graft for thicker gums around implants
NCT ID NCT06880185
First seen Jan 05, 2026 · Last updated May 20, 2026 · Updated 22 times
Summary
This study tested a new collagen membrane against a standard gum graft to see which better thickens the gum tissue around dental implants. Twenty healthy adults with thin gums received one of the two treatments during implant surgery. Both methods increased gum thickness by about 2 millimeters, with similar pain and quality-of-life scores. The collagen membrane appears to be a promising alternative to the traditional graft.
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Inonu Unıversity Faculty of Dentistry
Malatya, Turkey (Türkiye)
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