Dental implant study tests best graft placement for better healing
NCT ID NCT07327047
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests two methods of placing soft tissue grafts (from the cheek or roof of the mouth) over dental implants placed right after a tooth is pulled. The goal is to see which technique leads to better healing and less bone loss around the implant. Twenty healthy adults with good oral hygiene are taking part.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Free autogenous soft tissue grafts (buccal pad fat or palatal gingival graft)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could identify the best technique for placing soft tissue grafts to improve healing and reduce bone loss around dental implants.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial with only 20 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The study compares two surgical techniques, not a new drug or device, so the impact is limited.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Faculty of Dentistry - Mansoura University
Al Mansurah, Egypt
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