PEEK vs. Standard Healing Caps for Tooth Implants
Part of Mouth & dental clinical trials.
This study compares two types of temporary healing caps (PEEK and standard materials) used during dental implant surgery for a single back tooth. Researchers will measure how well the gum tissue heals around each type to see which works better.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You need a single missing back tooth (molar or premolar) that is at least 8 mm wide
- You must have healthy teeth on both sides of the gap and a tooth to bite against
- Your gums must be in good health with minimal plaque buildup (less than 25%)
- You need at least 6 mm of healthy gum tissue width at the implant site
- You must have enough jaw bone to place a 5.5 mm wide, 10 mm long implant (confirmed by CT scan)
- You need at least 6 mm of space between your jaw bone and the biting surface for the crown
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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