Gum graft alternative? collagen patch tested for implant success
NCT ID NCT07056959
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether a collagen patch can replace a traditional gum graft to improve the gum tissue around dental implants. Thirty adults with thin gums will receive either the collagen patch or a graft taken from their own mouth. The goal is to see which method works better for long-term gum health and patient comfort.
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 30 people
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- Started
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Nov 2025
- Expected to finish
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Jun 2028
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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21 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Aged 21 or over. * Insufficient KM width (\< 2 mm) at the buccal aspect of implants at time of healing abutment placement, either for single anterior or posterior implants. * Controlled oral hygiene (full-mouth plaque and bleeding scores ≤ 25% at baseline). * Good compliance and commitment to attend follow-up review appointments. * Willing to provide informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: * Smoking * Untreated localized or generalized periodontal diseases * Uncontrolled systemic diseases * Long term use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications * History of malignancy, radiotherapy or chemotherapy * Collagen allergy * History of mucogingival surgery
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Dubai Dental Hospital
RECRUITINGDubai, United Arab Emirates
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