New collagen membrane matches standard graft for gum thickening around implants
NCT ID NCT06880185
First seen Jan 05, 2026 · Last updated Apr 29, 2026 · Updated 19 times
Summary
This study tested whether a special collagen membrane could thicken gum tissue around dental implants as well as a standard connective tissue graft. Twenty healthy adults with thin gums received one of the two treatments during implant placement. After three months, both methods increased gum thickness by about 2 mm, with similar pain and quality-of-life scores. The collagen membrane appears to be a promising alternative to the graft.
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Inonu Unıversity Faculty of Dentistry
Malatya, Turkey (Türkiye)
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