The Effect Of Enamel Matrix Derivatives On Gingival Tissue Thickness

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Conditions studied: Dental Implantation, Missing Teeth, Periodontitis, Adult, Mucositis

In brief

Scientists do research to answer important questions which might help change or improve the way we do things in the future. The investigators know that using Enamel Matrix Derivatives results in thicker gum tissues around teeth. This study will test to see if using EMD around implants results in thicker gum tissues around implants.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT07053969

Run by

The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio

People needed

32

Starts

2025-08-31

Expected to finish

2027-09-01

Last updated by the study team

2025-11-12

Who can join

Age: 18 and older, up to 18. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Ability of subject to understand and the willingness to sign a written informed consent document.
• Males and females; Age 18 to 89 years old
• Require second stage implant uncovering
• In either the maxillary or mandibular arch
• Has consistent transportation for all clinical and study visits

You may not qualify if…

• Pregnancy, or those planning to become pregnant
• Allergy or any medical issue using EMD
• Non-English speaking
• Patients on anticoagulants
• Patients who object to the use of animal products

Where it is running

• University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio — San Antonio, Texas, United States (enrolling)

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