DENTAL IMPLANTS

This study tests whether adding a patient's own platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) to a gum graft improves healing and appearance around dental implants. Twenty-two people with thin gum tissue will receive either the combined graft or the standard graft alone. Researchers will measure gu…

This study tests whether using four small, one-piece implants with special attachments is better than the standard two-piece implants for holding a lower denture in place. The goal is to improve comfort and quality of life for elderly people who are unhappy with their current den…

This study looks at whether a special blood product called L-PRF, made from a patient's own blood, can help bone heal better after a tooth is pulled. Forty adults who need a single tooth extracted and later a dental implant are split into four groups: natural healing, L-PRF alone…

This study tests a new triple-abutment system for dental implants that allows three replacement teeth to be supported by just one implant. Thirty adults missing three adjacent teeth will receive the implant and be followed for up to 18 months. Researchers will check bone levels, …

This study tests whether microneedling, with or without a growth factor injection, can thicken the gum tissue around dental implants. Twenty people with thin gums will receive either the growth factor alone or microneedling plus the growth factor. The goal is to see if this simpl…

This study compares two ways to numb the jaw for placing dental implants in the back of the lower jaw: a nerve block versus local infiltration. Forty-two adults missing some teeth will be randomly assigned to one method. The goal is to see which technique provides better pain con…

This study looks at 100 adults who already got dental implants to see if the angle of the crown above the implant affects bone and gum health. Researchers will measure crown angles on 3D X-rays and compare them to changes in bone and gum over one year. The goal is to find out whi…

This study follows up with patients who got dental implants along with a sinus lift procedure between 1997 and 2001. Researchers will check bone loss around the implants, take X-rays and photos, and ask patients about their satisfaction. The goal is to see how well these implants…

This study looks at different materials used to preserve the jawbone after a tooth is removed. Forty adults will receive either a dentin graft, dentin plus hyaluronic acid, an allograft, or no graft at all. After 4 months, a small bone sample is taken during implant placement to …

This study looks at CT scans of the front lower jaw to measure bone thickness and shape. The goal is to help dentists plan immediate dental implant placements more safely. Researchers will analyze scans from 103 people to provide better guidelines for treatment.