Using pig skin to improve gum thickness around dental implants
Part of Mouth & dental clinical trials.
This study tests a material made from pig skin (porcine dermis) to see if it can help make the gum tissue thicker and healthier around dental implants. It may be a good option for people who already have an implant in a back tooth area and need more gum tissue.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are at least 18 years old
- You have a dental implant placed at least 6 weeks ago in a back tooth area (molar or second premolar)
- Your gum around the implant needs to be thicker (soft tissue augmentation)
- You have good overall gum health and healthy habits (nonsmoker or light smoker, good oral hygiene)
- You do not have certain health conditions (like uncontrolled diabetes, active infection, or allergy to pig products)
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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