Comparing two methods for gum thickening around dental implants
Part of Mouth & dental clinical trials.
This trial tests if a newer, less invasive technique using microneedling and a special platelet-rich substance (i-PRF) works as well as a standard gum graft to thicken thin gums around dental implants in the front of the mouth.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 65 years old and generally healthy.
- You have one or more dental implants in the front (incisors, canines, premolars) that need a second surgery to uncover them.
- You have thin gums around the implant (less than 2 mm thick on the cheek side).
- Your implant is stable, with enough space for the final tooth, and neighboring teeth are healthy.
- You have good oral hygiene and are willing to return for checkups over one year.
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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