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New study tests best way to harvest gum grafts for implants

NCT ID NCT07330609

Disease control Sponsor: Kutahya Health Sciences University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jul 29, 2026 · Updated 4 times

Summary

This study will test two different ways of taking a small piece of gum tissue from the roof of the mouth and placing it around a dental implant during a second surgery. The goal is to see which method leads to thicker, healthier gum tissue. Thirty adults with a missing lower premolar or molar will be enrolled.

What this could mean

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

Active substance
autogenous palatal tissue graft (a small piece of gum tissue taken from the roof of the mouth)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could point toward a better surgical technique to improve gum health and appearance around dental implants.
What could go wrong
This is a very small, early-stage study with only 30 people, so results may not apply to everyone. The procedure involves surgery and carries typical risks like pain, swelling, or graft failure.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 30 people

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

Started

Feb 2026

Expected to finish

Nov 2027

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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

Ages

18 months and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Age over 18 years * Systemically healthy patients * Presence of premolar or molar tooth loss in the mandible * Adequate mesiodistal and interocclusal space for implant and restoration placement * At least four months elapsed since tooth extraction * Alveolar bone width of at least 6 mm and sufficient alveolar bone height to allow implant placement without compromising anatomical structures * Full-mouth plaque and bleeding scores less than 20% * Presence of opposing teeth in occlusion * Keratinized mucosa width in the relevant region less than 2 mm * Keratinized mucosa thickness in the relevant region of 2 mm or less * Presence of a healthy second premolar in the maxilla * Provision of written informed consent and permission for the use of data for research purposes Exclusion Criteria: * Poor oral hygiene * Uncontrolled periodontal disease * Pregnancy or lactation at any stage of the study * Uncontrolled diabetes mellitus * Immunocompromised patients * Previous radiotherapy to the head and neck region * Diseases or medications affecting bone metabolism * Antibiotic use within the three months prior to the procedure * Smoking more than 10 cigarettes per day * Pre- or simultaneous bone augmentation prior to implant placement * Lack of primary stability at the time of implant placement

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Free gingival graft Peri implant mucositis Peri-implant health

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Kutahya Health Sciences University

    RECRUITING

    Kütahya, Merkez, 43100, Turkey (Türkiye)

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