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Gum grafts could spare you a new bridge

NCT ID NCT07535060

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First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looks at whether a connective tissue graft (a small piece of gum tissue taken from the roof of the mouth) can improve the thickness and shape of the gum at a missing tooth site. Twenty adults with one missing front tooth will get the graft, and researchers will compare results between those who already have a bridge and those who don't. The goal is to see if the graft alone can make the area look better and healthier, possibly reducing the need for a new bridge.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance
connective tissue graft (CTG)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could show that a simple gum graft can improve the look and health of a missing-tooth area, possibly avoiding the need for a new bridge.
What could go wrong
This is a very small, early study with only 20 people, so results may not apply to everyone. The graft procedure carries typical risks like pain, swelling, or graft failure.

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Study facts

What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.

Phase

Not a phased trial

Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.

Participants

About 20 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Oct 2025

Expected to finish

Jun 2027

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.

Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients will on missing tooth in the esthetic zone (2nd premolar to 2nd premolar), missing at least 3 months prior to recruitment, with or without FPD * Systemically free patient * ≥18 years of age * Intact gingival tissue with at least 2mm keratinized tissue in adjacent teeth * Patients accept to provide informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Smokers. * Pregnancy and lactation * Periodontitis * Severe gagging reflex * Handicapped and mentally challenged patients * Active soft tissue infection

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Conditions

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Faculty of Dentistry, Cairo University

    RECRUITING

    Cairo, 12613, Egypt

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