Gum graft showdown: which technique saves bone around implants?
NCT ID NCT07327047
First seen Jan 11, 2026 · Last updated Jun 19, 2026 · Updated 17 times
Summary
This study tests two methods of placing soft tissue grafts (from the cheek or the roof of the mouth) over dental implants placed right after tooth removal. The goal is to see which technique leads to better healing and less bone loss around the implant. Twenty healthy adults with good oral hygiene are taking part.
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Faculty of Dentistry - Mansoura University
Al Mansurah, Egypt
What this could mean
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Active substance
Free autogenous soft tissue grafts (buccal pad fat or palatal gingival graft)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could point toward a better method for placing soft tissue grafts to improve healing and reduce bone loss around dental implants.
What could go wrong
This is a very small, early-stage trial with only 20 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The study compares two surgical techniques, not a new drug or device.
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The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.