Implant position for thin gum patients
Part of Mouth & dental clinical trials.
This study tests whether the vertical position of a dental implant affects bone loss around it, specifically for people with thin gums. If you are missing a single upper front tooth or premolar, you may be a candidate.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You must be missing a single upper front tooth or premolar (not a back tooth).
- The gap must be at least 6 mm wide from cheek to tongue and from front to back.
- Your gum tissue in that area must be naturally thin.
- You cannot have uncontrolled diabetes, thyroid disease, or be taking strong bone medications or chemotherapy.
- You must not smoke more than 10 cigarettes a day and have good oral hygiene.
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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