Soft Tissue Augmentation Around Dental Implants
Part of Mouth & dental clinical trials.
This study tests two different methods of adding soft tissue (gum) around dental implants to improve appearance and health. You may qualify if you need a single tooth implant and have insufficient gum tissue around the planned implant site.
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Who can take part
- Be at least 18 years old and English-speaking
- Be a current patient of UAB Dental School
- Have a single missing tooth site planned for implant placement with thin or insufficient gum tissue
- Have healthy teeth or implants on both sides of the missing tooth
- Smoke 10 or fewer cigarettes per day (non-smokers preferred)
- Not need other tooth or root canal surgery near the implant site during the study
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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