Can a new incision method prevent wound opening after bone grafts?
NCT ID NCT07753525
First seen Aug 07, 2026 · Last updated Aug 07, 2026
Summary
This trial tests a new surgical approach called the Tooth Collar Technique (TCT) for jawbone augmentation, a procedure that adds bone to the jaw before dental implant placement. The technique aims to allow the gum tissue to close more easily and reduce the risk of the wound reopening after surgery. Researchers will compare healing outcomes in 30 adults who need bone augmentation, using standard biomaterials and membranes. The study focuses on whether TCT improves early wound healing and reduces complications like wound dehiscence.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Tooth Collar Technique (a modified surgical incision method for bone augmentation)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this technique could reduce complications and improve healing for people needing jawbone grafts before dental implants.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small early-stage study, so results may not apply broadly. As with any surgery, there are risks of infection, bleeding, or poor healing.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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ParoPlus Aalst
Aalst, Oost-Vlaanderen, 9300, Belgium
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Parodontologie & Implantologie Merchtem
Merchtem, Vlaams Brabant, 1785, Belgium
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Radix Dental
Heist-op-den-Berg, Vlaams Brabant, 2220, Belgium
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UZ Leuven
Leuven, 3000, Belgium