Comparing two gum graft techniques for lower jaw
Part of Mouth & dental clinical trials.
This trial tests whether a new type of gum graft (Star Matrix) works as well as the standard gum graft (autogenous graft) for increasing gum width on both sides of the lower jaw. It may help patients who need gum augmentation and want a potentially less invasive option.
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Who can take part
- You are between 20 and 80 years old and need gum grafting on both sides of your lower jaw.
- You are generally healthy and not taking medications that affect healing.
- You have good daily oral hygiene with low plaque levels.
- You have not used cigarettes, e-cigarettes, or nicotine products in the last 3 weeks.
- You are not pregnant, breastfeeding, or have active gum disease or infections near the study teeth.
- You do not have insulin-dependent diabetes, autoimmune disease, or cancer (except minor skin cancer) in the last 5 years.
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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