Gum healing around new lower molar implants
This study compares two ways of managing the space between a new lower molar implant and the bone. One method uses only the gum tissue, while the other uses a special graft material. The goal is to see which approach helps the implant heal better.
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Who can take part
- You need a single lower molar being replaced with a dental implant right away.
- The gap between the implant and the bone must be at least 2 mm.
- The implant must have a strong initial hold (at least 30 Ncm).
- You must not have uncontrolled medical conditions like diabetes.
- You must be a non-smoker.
- You must not have an active infection at the implant site.
- You must not be on immune-suppressing medications.
- You must not have severe teeth grinding (parafunction).
- You must have good oral hygiene with a low plaque index (≤25%).
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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