New dental implant cap may improve gum healing
NCT ID NCT07624331
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at how gum tissue changes around dental implants when using two different types of healing caps: one made from a special plastic called PEEK and a standard one. About 38 adults who need a single back tooth replaced will be randomly assigned to one of the two caps. The goal is to see if the PEEK cap leads to better gum shape and health around the implant.
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 38 people
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- Expected to start
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May 2026
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- Expected to finish
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Oct 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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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: legally competent to provide written informed consent form prior to any study related procedures. * Subjects of either sex or aged 18 above * requires replacement of a single missing posterior tooth with adequate mesiodistal dimension (≥8 mm) * intact adjacent teeth on both sides with existing opposing tooth condition * good oral hygiene, plaque score \<25% bpe1 * adequate keratinized mucosa width (kmw) minimum 6 mm at the edentulous site * adequate bone volume to accommodate the planned dental implant placement of 5.5 mm diameter and 10 mm in length as verifified by Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT) * adequate interoccusal distance (crown height space) of at least 6mm measured from alveolar crest to the occlusal table. Exclusion Criteria: Localized or generalized periodontitis * Presence of active acute infection * History of malignancy, radiotherapy or chemotherapy * Bone metabolic diseases (e.g.: osteogenesis imperfecta, Paget's disease) or current use of medications affecting bone metabolism * Untreated bruxism or parafunctional habits Docusign Envelope ID: FFD7C6C1-66CB-4359-9662-63230F769528 22 * Severe occlusal discrepancy * Any medical condition contraindicating implant placement or alter daily activities to a level consistent with ASA (American Society of Anesthesiologist) III classification (including cardiovascular, hepatic, renal, gastrointestinal, metabolic, neurologic, pulmonary, endocrine, autoimmune or psychiatric disorders) * Subjects in need of bone grafting at the site of intended implantation site. * Subjects that are pregnant
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Locations
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Universiti Teknologi MARA
RECRUITINGSungai Buloh, Selangor, 42300, Malaysia
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