Gum graft or not? study seeks best smile after tooth implant
NCT ID NCT07333534
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether adding a small gum graft to bone grafting makes front tooth implants look more natural. About 28 adults needing a single front tooth implant will be randomly assigned to get bone grafting alone or with the extra gum graft. Researchers will measure gum color, shape, and bone thickness to see which method gives better esthetic results.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 28 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Dec 2025
- Expected to finish
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Jul 2026
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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18 to 65 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients with a non-restorable tooth or a remaining root without signs of acute infection in the maxillary esthetic zone. * The failing tooth is an incisor, canine or first bicuspid in the maxilla bounded by natural sound teeth. * Sufficient bone (\>4 mm) apically and palatally to allow for proper implant positioning with sufficient primary stability (≥35 N cm). * Sufficient mesial-distal and interocclusal space for placement of the implant and definitive restoration. Exclusion Criteria: * Patients with systemic conditions affecting bone healing (e.g., uncontrolled diabetes). * Teeth with current acute periapical infection. * Dehiscence of the labial (facial) bone plate after extraction. * Signs of uncontrolled periodontal disease. * Heavy smokers and vulnerable groups (pregnant females and decision-impaired individuals). * History of head and neck radiation therapy.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of Baghdad/ College of Dentistry/ Department of Oral and Maxillofacial surgery/ Implant Unit
RECRUITINGBaghdad, Rusafa, 10047, Iraq
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