New bone-building technique could help more people get dental implants

NCT ID NCT07412535

Completed Disease control Sponsor: Mansoura University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested two different bone graft materials to widen a thin upper jawbone so dental implants can be placed. Thirty-four people with narrow jawbones received either bovine bone mixed with hyaluronate or bovine bone mixed with platelet-rich fibrin. The grafts were placed under the gum using a tunneling technique, and bone width was measured with 3D scans over six months.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: bovine bone mixed with hyaluronate or platelet-rich fibrin
What this could lead to: If successful, this could provide a reliable method to build up jawbone so more people can get dental implants.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed study with only 34 participants. Results may not apply to everyone, and long-term success of the implants is not yet known.

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DENTAL IMPLANT

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Mansoura University, Faculty of Dentistry

Al Mansurah, Egypt, 35516, Egypt

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