DENTAL IMPLANT

This study tested whether using acellular dermal matrix (a type of gum graft) around dental implants placed right after tooth extraction helps preserve gum thickness and bone. Sixteen adults with a damaged front tooth received an implant covered with either a standard membrane or…

This completed study tested two types of attachments (ball-and-socket vs Equator) for lower jaw implant-supported dentures in 24 adults aged 55-60. Researchers measured bone loss around the implants and how bite forces were distributed. The goal was to see which attachment provid…

This study tested whether narrow dental implants work as well as standard-sized implants placed with bone regeneration in people with narrow jawbone in the back of the mouth. Thirty adults with a ridge width between 5 and 6.5 mm received either a 3.0 mm narrow implant or a 4.0 mm…

This study tested whether leaving a tooth root fragment (socket shield) and letting the gum heal naturally works as well as adding bone graft material before placing a dental implant. Twenty-four healthy adults with good oral hygiene took part. The goal was to see if the natural …

This study tested different surface treatments on the metal base of dental implants to see which helps keep a zirconia crown attached best. Twenty-seven adults missing a lower molar received a crown, and the metal base was either left untreated, coated with silica, or coated with…

This study tested two different bone graft materials to widen a thin upper jawbone so dental implants can be placed. Thirty-four people with narrow jawbones received either bovine bone mixed with hyaluronate or bovine bone mixed with platelet-rich fibrin. The grafts were placed u…

This study followed 96 people who got dental implants to see if using surgical guidance (like 3D planning) leads to better long-term outcomes than freehand placement. Researchers checked implant survival, bone levels, and complications up to 67 months later. The goal is to find o…

This study tested two different surface treatments on dental implants in 50 people who had no teeth in their lower jaw. The implants replace missing tooth roots and support bridges or dentures. Researchers measured how well the implants fused with the bone and how the treatment a…

This study tested two types of denture material for people with no teeth who got implant-supported overdentures. Sixteen patients received either a standard acrylic denture or a flexible resin one. Researchers measured gum pocket depth, plaque buildup, and Candida yeast growth to…

This study tested two low-cost materials—light-cure composite and Protemp—for making custom healing abutments after dental implant surgery. Thirty adults received one of the two materials, and researchers measured gum inflammation, pocket depth, aesthetics, and pain. The goal is …

This study tested whether low-level laser therapy can speed up the healing of dental implants and improve the health of the surrounding gum tissue. Twenty healthy adults who needed a dental implant received either laser treatment or standard care. The researchers measured bone lo…

This study tested two different attachment systems (Equator and Novaloc) for lower dentures held in place by dental implants. The goal was to see which one helps dentures stay in place better and improves quality of life for people with no teeth. 26 adults aged 60-70 took part. T…

This study looked at 60 adults who needed a single tooth replaced right after extraction. Researchers compared two types of implant surfaces and whether adding low-level laser therapy helped. The goal was to see which approach gave the best implant stability and least bone loss o…

This study tested whether using a 3D-printed surgical guide helps place dental implants more precisely than the traditional freehand method. Thirty adults with missing upper teeth received implants either with or without the guide. Researchers measured implant stability right aft…

This study tested whether 3D-printed surgical guides make bone grafting for dental implants less painful and faster than the traditional freehand method. Twenty adults needing jawbone rebuilding were split into two groups: one using custom guides, the other relying on surgeon ski…

This study compares two ways to place dental implants in the upper front teeth area: one that involves cutting and lifting the gum (flap technique) and one that does not (flapless technique). Sixteen adults who have been missing a tooth in that area for over a year will receive a…

This study looked at whether placing a dental implant 4 millimeters or 6 millimeters below the gum line after a tooth extraction leads to better bone stability around the implant. Thirty-five healthy adults received one implant each, and researchers measured bone loss and implant…

This study looked back at the dental records of 256 people who got lower jaw dental implants. Researchers used panoramic X-rays to measure bone loss around the implants shortly after they were placed and during follow-up visits. The goal was to understand how much bone loss happe…

This completed study looked at jawbone changes in 186 adults with dental implants. Researchers measured bone on X-rays taken right after the implant crown was placed, then again at 6 months and 1.5 years. The goal was to see how bone around implants changes over time and what fac…

This study looked at two common techniques dentists use to add bone to the jaw before placing a dental implant. Researchers compared how well the gum healed, how dense the new bone became, and how patients felt during and after surgery. The study did not change which technique pa…

This completed study looked at how obesity influences the health of tissues around dental implants. Researchers measured gum inflammation and collected fluid samples from 80 adults with implants—half with obesity and half without. They checked for signs of inflammation like probi…

This study looked at 27 people who needed dental implants in the back of their mouth. Researchers compared two types of surgical guides—one made the traditional way and one made with a computer (CAD-CAM)—to see which one placed implants more accurately. They measured how far the …

Researchers at National Taiwan University Hospital reviewed records of 300 dental implant patients to see if those taking oral anti-resorptive drugs (used for bone conditions like osteoporosis) had different implant success rates. The study compared patients who took these medica…