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One-step gum graft may boost dental implant success

NCT ID NCT06645925

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Aug 14, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study tests whether doing a gum graft at the same time as placing a dental implant works as well as the traditional two-step approach. The goal is to increase the width of keratinized gum tissue around implants, which helps prevent inflammation and implant failure. Twenty-two adults missing lower back teeth with thin gums will be followed for one year.

What this could mean

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

Active substance
free gingival graft (gum tissue graft)
What this could lead to
If successful, this one-step procedure could simplify dental implant surgery and improve long-term gum health around implants.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with only 22 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The procedure involves surgery and carries typical risks like infection 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

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Participants

24 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Nov 2024

Finished

Dec 2025

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 to 50 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Adults at or above the age of 18. * Lower Posterior missing tooth/ teeth with minimal KT \< 2mm * Sufficient alveolar ridge length minimum 13-15 mm to IAN •. Sufficient alveolar ridge width minimum of 6 mm * Patients able to tolerate surgical periodontal procedures. * Patients who provided an informed consent and accepted the one-year follow-up period. Exclusion Criteria * Patients diagnosed with periodontal diseases (Caton et al., 2018). * Current or previous smokers. * Pregnant and lactating females. * Patients with medical conditions that would compromise the surgical procedures; uncontrolled diabetes mellitus, taking intravenous Bisphosphonates for treatment of osteoporosis. * Patients with active infection related to the site of implant. * Patients with parafunctional habits. * Patients with shallow vestibule

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Conditions

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • International Dental Continuing Education

    Cairo, Cairo Governorate, 11347, Egypt

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