Dental implants still going strong after 25 years? scientists revisit patients from the 1990s

NCT ID NCT06647381

ENROLLING_BY_INVITATION Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University of Bern Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Aug 04, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study follows up with patients who got dental implants along with a sinus lift procedure between 1997 and 2001. Researchers will check bone loss around the implants, take X-rays and photos, and ask patients about their satisfaction. The goal is to see how well these implants hold up over 25 years.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

What this could lead to: If successful, this study could provide long-term data on how well dental implants with sinus lifts hold up over 25 years, helping guide future dental treatments.
What could go wrong: This is an observational follow-up with only 50 participants from a single center, so results may not apply to everyone. The long gap may also make it hard to find enough original patients.

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DENTAL IMPLANTS

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Locations

School of Dental Medicine

Bern, 3012, Switzerland

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