Gum graft showdown: your own tissue vs. Lab-Made material for better implants
NCT ID NCT07371481
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Sep 17, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study tests two ways to thicken gum tissue around dental implants in the lower back jaw: using a piece of the patient's own gum tissue (connective tissue graft) or a man-made collagen material. About 46 adults with thin gums will be randomly assigned to one of the two methods during implant surgery. Researchers will measure changes in gum thickness, width, and shape over 9 months to see if the collagen material works as well as the natural tissue graft.
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 46 people
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- Started
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Jan 2026
- Expected to finish
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Sep 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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- Ages
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18 to 65 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: Adults aged 18 to 65 years. Patients requiring dental implant treatment in the mandibular molar region. Presence of insufficient peri-implant soft tissue thickness (\< 2 mm). Adequate general health to undergo minor oral surgery. Ability and willingness to provide written informed consent and comply with study procedures. Exclusion Criteria: Systemic conditions or medications that may impair wound healing. Heavy smoking (more than 10 cigarettes per day). History of allergy or hypersensitivity to collagen-based materials. Previous graft failure or complications at the intended implant site. Loss of three or more adjacent teeth in the study area (excluding third molars).
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Locations
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School of Dentistry, Hanoi Medical University
RECRUITINGHanoi, 100000, Vietnam
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