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Gum graft showdown: which method gives the best bridge base?

NCT ID NCT07434297

Disease control Sponsor: October University for Modern Sciences and Arts Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested two ways to improve gum shape where a missing tooth will be replaced by a fixed bridge. Both methods use a small piece of tissue taken from the roof of the mouth. One method removes all the surface skin from the graft, the other leaves part of it. The goal is to see which gives thicker, healthier gum tissue for a better-looking and more functional bridge. Twenty-four adults with one or more missing teeth took part.

What this could mean

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Active substance
connective tissue graft (from the roof of the mouth)
What this could lead to
If one graft works better, dentists may have a clearer choice for improving gum shape before placing a dental bridge.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed trial with only 24 people. Results may not apply to everyone, and the two graft types may show little difference.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.

Participants

24 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Dec 2024

Finished

Feb 2026

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

20 to 45 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * age 20-45 years * medically free * bounded missing teeth * patient accepting the fixed prosthetics as a treatment option * restorable adjacent abutments * periodontally healthy adjacent abutments * motivated patient to have the treatment * bleeding and plaque index less than 20% Exclusion Criteria: * systemic diseases * smoking * pregnancy * patients with pervious soft tissue grafting

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Pontic site development Soft tissue augmentation

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Modern Sciences and Arts University

    Giza, Egypt

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