Gum tissue grafting for dental implants: comparing two methods
Part of Mouth & dental clinical trials.
This study compares two methods of using donated skin tissue (acellular dermis) to build up gum thickness around a dental implant. If your gums are too thin or tight, this extra tissue may help the implant blend in naturally and stay healthy.
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Who can take part
- You must be at least 18 years old and speak English.
- You need to be a patient at the UAB Dental School.
- You must have one missing tooth spot that is planned for a dental implant.
- The gum tissue in that spot must be thin, lacking width, or have too little depth.
- You should not smoke more than 10 cigarettes a day.
- You must have healthy teeth or implants next to the missing tooth.
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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