Comparing two gum tissue graft methods
Part of Mouth & dental clinical trials.
This study compares two ways to build up gum tissue around teeth or implants: one uses your own gum tissue from the roof of the mouth, and the other uses a special collagen material. Both aim to make your gums healthier and stronger.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You must be between 18 and 89 years old.
- You need one or more teeth or dental implants that your dentist says need more gum tissue (called keratinized tissue).
- This is not for treating gum recession (exposed roots) — only for building up gum tissue.
- If you smoke, you can only smoke up to 10 cigarettes per day.
- You need to be able to attend follow-up visits and live within 50 miles of the UTSA School of Dentistry.
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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