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Microneedling may replace gum surgery for implant patients

NCT ID NCT07667855

Disease control Sponsor: Beirut Arab University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study compares a new, minimally invasive technique using microneedling and a patient's own growth factors (i-PRF) against the standard surgical gum graft for thickening thin gum tissue around dental implants. Twenty-four adults with thin gums needing implant exposure surgery will be randomly assigned to one of the two treatments. The goal is to see if the microneedling approach can achieve similar results with less pain and faster recovery.

What this could mean

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Active substance
microneedling with injectable platelet-rich fibrin (i-PRF)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a less painful, needle-based alternative to surgery for improving gum thickness around dental implants.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with only 24 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The new method may not thicken gum tissue as well as the standard surgery.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 24 people

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Expected to start

Jun 2026

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Expected to finish

Mar 2027

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 65 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Systemically healthy adults (Between 18 and 65) with one or more dental implants requiring second-stage surgery in the esthetic zone (Anteriors and Premolars). * Thin soft tissue phenotype: mucosal thickness or KTW \<2 mm buccally. * Stable osseointegrated implant, adequate restorative space, and healthy adjacent teeth. * Good oral hygiene (PI ≤10%), with peri-implant maintenance. * Signed consent + willingness for 1-year follow-up. Exclusion Criteria: * Heavy smokers (≥10 cig/day); light smokers only if reduced. * Systemic/healing issues: uncontrolled diabetes, immunocompromise, bleeding disorders, anticoagulants, steroids. * Pregnancy or breastfeeding. * Active infection (periodontal or peri-implant). * No residual keratinized mucosa on buccal side. * Previous graft/augmentation at the site or recent surgery (\<6 months). * Allergies to anesthetics/materials. * Non-compliance with instructions or follow-up.

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Thin peri-implant mucosal phenotype

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Locations

  • Beirut Arab University

    Beirut, Lebanon