Titanium foil may help rebuild jawbone better than collagen
NCT ID NCT07162727
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested whether a thin titanium foil or a collagen membrane works better for guided bone regeneration in the jaw. 18 adults with narrow or flat jaw ridges received one of the two materials during surgery. Researchers measured bone height, width, and density using 3D X-rays at 3 and 6 months, and checked early healing at 1 week and 1 month.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- titanium foil and collagen membrane (devices used in guided bone regeneration)
- What this could lead to
- If titanium foil works better than collagen membrane, it could offer a more effective option for rebuilding jawbone before dental implants.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small, completed study with only 18 people. Results may not apply to everyone, and the devices are not new drugs—improvements may be modest.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Svs Institute of Dental Sciences
Mahbūbnagar, Telangana, 509001, India
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